Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB 1411. Elementary Arabic I. 4 Hours.

Students discuss and drill Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary and basic language codes, stressing an oral approach to the language with emphasis on conversation and oral drill. This course assumes no previous instruction in Arabic. A weekly one-hour language laboratory is required. Competent speakers of Arabic or those with considerable knowledge of the language should contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for assistance with credit by examination. Grade of C or better required in ARAB 1411 in order to continue to ARAB 1412.

ARAB 1412. Elementary Arabic II. 4 Hours.

Students discuss and drill language codes with more complexity, stressing aural and oral skills in a continuation of ARAB 1411. A weekly one-hour language laboratory is required. Competent speakers of Arabic or those with considerable knowledge of the language should contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for assistance with credit by examination.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARAB 1411 or equivalent.

ARAB 2311. Intermediate Arabic I. 3 Hours. [TCCN: ARAB 2311]

Students add more complex structures as a basis for reading and aural comprehension as well as for oral communication in a continuation of ARAB 1412. Competent speakers of Arabic or those with considerable knowledge of the language should contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for assistance with credit by examination.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARAB 1411 and ARAB 1412 or equivalent.

ARAB 2312. Intermediate Arabic II. 3 Hours. [TCCN: ARAB 2312]

Students focus on practical needs for communication, including short cultural reading passages and more complex grammar, with particular emphasis on roots of Arabic words in this continuation of ARAB 2311. Competent speakers of Arabic or those with considerable knowledge of the language should contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for assistance with credit by examination.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARAB 1411, ARAB 1412, and ARAB 2311 or equivalent.

ARAB 3380. The Contemporary Arab World. 3 Hours.

Students focus on additional skill development in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and/or cultural knowledge with insights and perspective via the viewpoint and linguistic expression of Arabic speakers. Students describe the linguistic and cultural ramifications of historical, political, social, and economic situations in the region with some comparison among Arabic-speaking countries. Topics may include contemporary social developments, political reforms, religious movements, and regional conflicts. Instruction may be in Arabic or English.

ARAB 4075. Individual Readings in Arabic. 1-3 Hours.

Advanced students engage in an independent study of an area of interest related to Arabic language and Arabic-speaking cultures. Students are responsible for arranging independent readings courses with their instructor. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies. Variable Credit (1 to 3). Course Equivalents: ARAB 4375
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair.

ARAB 4370. Seminar Selected Topics in Arabic. 3 Hours.

Students conduct an in-depth study of selected topics in Arabic language and Arabic-speaking cultures. Topics vary and may include literature, linguistics, culture, or other areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit as content varies.
Prerequisite: ARAB 2312 or department approval.