Courses and Syllabi
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Arabic Fall 2018
Undergraduate
100-Level Courses in ARAB
Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Equivalent to ARAB 101, ARAB 102.
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200-Level Courses in ARAB
Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Advanced level of vocabulary. Grammar covers past tenses, subordinated conjunctions, and introduction to passive voice. Notes: Also introduces Arabic dictionary. May not be repeated for credit.
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3 Sections Currently Scheduled
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Section 002
— 01:30 PM to 02:20 PM MWF —
West Building 1004
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Section 003
— 08:45 PM to 10:00 PM TR —
Robinson B103
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Section 001
— 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM MW —
Robinson B203
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR —
Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D005
300-Level Courses in ARAB
Introduces new complex syntactical and grammatical structures for critical enhancement of fluency in Modern Standard Arabic. Emphasis is plced on sentence structure and vocabulary enrichment. Students also gain additional exposure to linguistic diglossia, culture, and history. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW —
Aquia Building 347
Studies works of major Arab writers or collections such as The Arabian Nights. Notes: Knowledge of Arabic helpful but not required. May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
Development of conversational fluency and reading skills in modern standard Arabic through class discussion, reports, and presentations. Includes readings from newspapers, journals, magazines, web sites, literary works, and other sources. Notes: ARAB 330 and 331 must be taken in sequence. May not be repeated for credit.
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2 Sections Currently Scheduled
Focuses on major trends and issues in modern Arabic cultural production. In addition to material from the Middle East and North Africa, the course surveys works of art, cinema, media, and literature from across the global Arabic diaspora. Notes: Some knowledge of Arabic is preferable. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
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Study of the structure of one Arabic dialect with comparison to Modern Standard Arabic and the classical Fus-ha. Includes study of literature, proverbs, and culture associated with that dialect. Notes: May be repeated when dialect covered is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Enterprise Hall 274
Provides students with essential tools and techniques to translate Arabic texts to English. Includes practice applying these techniques to a variety of documents including literary, media, and legal texts. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
Topics in ARAB
Studies works of major Arab writers or collections such as The Arabian Nights. Notes: Knowledge of Arabic helpful but not required. May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
Study of the structure of one Arabic dialect with comparison to Modern Standard Arabic and the classical Fus-ha. Includes study of literature, proverbs, and culture associated with that dialect. Notes: May be repeated when dialect covered is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Enterprise Hall 274
