ARAB 3380. The Contemporary Arab World. 3 Hours.
Students focus on additional skill development in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and cultural knowledge with insights and perspective via the viewpoint and linguistic expression of the native Arabic speaker. Students describe the linguistic and cultural ramifications of historical, political, social and economic situations in Arab countries with some comparison among Arabic countries. Topics may include gender issues, progress and reforms, the rise of fundamentalisms and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Arabic is the language of instruction.
