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ARAB 001
ELEMENTARY MODERN STANDARD ARABIC I
( 4)
Introduction to reading, writing, pronunciation, and aural comprehension of
modern standard Arabic; simple grammatical forms; basic vocabulary.
ARAB 002
ELEMENTARY MODERN STANDARD ARABIC II
( 4)
Continued audio-lingual practice in class and language laboratory of modern
standard Arabic; continuation of grammar and vocabulary building.
Prerequisite: ARAB 001
ARAB 002
ELEMENTARY MODERN STANDARD ARABIC II
( 4)
Effective Date: SP2009
Continuation of ARAB 001; development of additional skills in conversation,
reading, and writing; grammar and vocabulary building; cultural components.
Prerequisite: ARAB 001
ARAB 003
INTERMEDIATE MODERN STANDARD ARABIC
( 4)
Continued audio-lingual practice in class and language laboratory of modern
standard Arabic; complex grammatical forms; vocabulary building principles.
Prerequisite: ARAB 002
ARAB 003
INTERMEDIATE MODERN STANDARD ARABIC
( 4)
Effective Date: SP2009
More complex grammatical forms; vocabulary building principles; continued
development of skills in conversation, reading, writing; culturally-oriented
readings and films.
Prerequisite: ARAB 002
ARAB 051
ELEMENTARY INTENSIVE ARABIC FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS I
( 3)
Intensive introduction to Modern Standard or Colloquial Arabic: first half of
graduate sequence in elementary reading, writing, listening, cultures.
Prerequisite:
graduate standing
ARAB 052
ELEMENTARY INTENSIVE ARABIC FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS II
( 3)
Intensive introduction to Modern Standard or Colloquial Arabic: second half
of graduate sequence in elementary reading, writing, speaking, listening,
cultures.
Prerequisite: ARAB 051
and graduate standing
ARAB 053
INTERMEDIATE INTENSIVE ARABIC FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
( 3)
Continued intensive study of Modern Standard or Colloquial Arabic at the
intermediate level: reading, writing, speaking, listening, cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: ARAB 052
or equivalent, and graduate standing
ARAB 097
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 099
(IL)
FOREIGN STUDIES
( 1 -12)
ARAB 110
(GH;IL)
ARAB LANGUAGE, CULTURES, AND CURRENT TOPICS
( 3)
Fourth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: study of cultures through authentic
discourse, texts, film; development of reading, writing, listening,
speaking skills.
Prerequisite: ARAB 003
or permission of program
ARAB 165
(IL)
(HIST;RL ST)
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION
( 3)
Islamic history, culture, and religious life c.600-1500 C.E.
ARAB 197
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 199
(IL)
FOREIGN STUDIES
( 1 -12)
ARAB 294
RESEARCH PROJECT
( 1 -12)
ARAB 295
INTERNSHIP
( 1 -18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences,
practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
ARAB 296
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
( 1 -18)
ARAB 297
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 299
(IL)
FOREIGN STUDIES
( 1 -12)
ARAB 395
INTERNSHIP
( 1 -18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences,
practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
ARAB 397
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 399
(IL)
FOREIGN STUDIES
( 1 -12)
ARAB 401
(IL)
ADVANCED LANGUAGE & CULTURES I
( 3)
Fifth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: reading more complex texts, films,
further development of conversation, composition skills, Arab cultures,
current issues.
Prerequisite: ARAB 110
or approval of program
ARAB 402
(IL)
ADVANCED LANGUAGE & CULTURES II
( 3)
Sixth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: reading more complex texts, films,
further development of conversation, composition skills, Arab cultures,
current issues.
Prerequisite: ARAB 401
or approval of program
ARAB 494
RESEARCH PROJECT
( 1 -12)
ARAB 494H
RESEARCH PROJECT
( 1 -12)
ARAB 496
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
( 1 -18)
ARAB 497
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 498
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
ARAB 499
(IL)
FOREIGN STUDIES
( 1 -12)
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