Arabic (ARAB)

110 Elementary Arabic (6:6:1) Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Lab work required.

201 Intermediate Arabic I (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or equivalent. Further development of skills acquired in prerequisites Arabic 101 and 102: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Advanced level of vocabulary. Grammar covers past tenses, subordinated conjunctions, and introduction to passive voice. Also introduces Arabic dictionary.

202 Intermediate Arabic II (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 201 or equivalent. Continuation of Arabic 201 with emphasis on application of language skills to reading, composition, and discussion. Focuses on language structure, format of developing vocabulary from verbs, covering different derivations, and language patterns. Leads to learning the use of Arabic dictionary in depth. Grammar covers passive voice and verbal nouns.

210 Intermediate Arabic (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 110 or equivalent. Continuation of Arabic 110. Completes the CHSS Foreign Language requirement. To be offered spring 2008.