Courses
ARAB 1003. Elementary Arabic I. 3 Hours.
Stresses correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, simple speaking ability. Basic grammar is taught inductively through oral and written skills. (Typically offered: Spring)
ARAB 1013. Elementary Arabic II. 3 Hours.
Continues to stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, simple speaking ability. Continued presentation of grammar with special attention to basic morphology. Prerequisite: ARAB 1003 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Fall)
ARAB 1016. Immersive Arabic I. 6 Hours.
Equivalent to ARAB 1003 and ARAB 1013. Stresses rapid learning through daily interaction and immersion in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Supportive pedagogical practice focuses on developing communicative proficiency. Fundamentals of grammar are taught inductively through engaging assignments and activities designed to incrementally develop oral and written skills. (Typically offered: Fall)
ARAB 110V. Special Topics in Arab Culture. 1-3 Hour.
Formulates an informed picture of the Arab World. Through exploration of various aspects of the region and interaction with Arabs in the community, students are introduced to the richness and diversity of Arab cultures. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
ARAB 2003. Intermediate Arabic I. 3 Hours.
Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: ARAB 1013 or ARAB 1016 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Spring)
ARAB 2013. Intermediate Arabic II. 3 Hours.
Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. (Typically offered: Irregular)
ARAB 2016. Immersive Arabic II. 6 Hours.
Continued emphasis on immersive learning through daily interaction. Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. Focuses on expanding cultural awareness. Prerequisite: ARAB 1013 or ARAB 1016. (Typically offered: Spring)
ARAB 2016H. Honors Immersive Arabic II. 6 Hours.
Continued emphasis on immersive learning through daily interaction. Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. Focuses on expanding cultural awareness. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 1013 or ARAB 1016). (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to ARAB 2016.
ARAB 3016. Immersive Arabic III. 6 Hours.
Leads to greater facility in the spoken language and continues to develop reading and writing skills. Continued broadening of cultural awareness and emphasis on morphology and syntax. Prerequisite: ARAB 2016. (Typically offered: Fall)
ARAB 3016H. Honors Immersive Arabic III. 6 Hours.
Leads to greater facility in the spoken language and continues to develop reading and writing skills. Continued broadening of cultural awareness and emphasis on morphology and syntax. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 2016 or ARAB 2016H). (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to ARAB 3016.
ARAB 3033. Colloquial Arabic. 3 Hours.
Development of aural comprehension and speaking skills in one of the major Arabic dialects. Prerequisite: (ARAB 1003 and ARAB 1013) or ARAB 1016 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
ARAB 4016. Immersive Arabic IV. 6 Hours.
Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, writing. Reading assignments introduce a variety of styles ranging from classical to modern in both prose and verse. Prerequisite: ARAB 3016. (Typically offered: Spring)
ARAB 4016H. Honors Immersive Arabic IV. 6 Hours.
Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, writing. Reading assignments introduce a variety of styles ranging from classical to modern in both prose and verse. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 3016 or ARAB 3016H). (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to ARAB 4016.
ARAB 4023. Advanced Arabic I. 3 Hours.
Development of advanced speaking and writing skills. Extensive reading and writing assignments and translating exercises from English into Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 4016. (Typically offered: Irregular)
ARAB 4033. Advanced Arabic II. 3 Hours.
Continued advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: ARAB 4023. (Typically offered: Irregular)
ARAB 4053. Arabic Readings. 3 Hours.
Develops skills in description, analysis, and argumentation within a workshop atmosphere. Readings are drawn from various styles of standard Arabic, ranging from newspapers to literary texts. The thematic focus of the course varies. Prerequisite: ARAB 4016 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
ARAB 4113. Modern Arabic Literature. 3 Hours.
Selected readings from Arabic fiction and poetry from the 20th century to the present. Prerequisite: ARAB 4023 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)
ARAB 4213. Arab Culture and Civilization.. 3 Hours.
Selected readings from Arab history, literature, the Islamic Tradition, and the Holy Qur'an. Prerequisite: ARAB 4016 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)
ARAB 470V. Special Topics. 1-6 Hour.
May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
