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Arabic Curriculum

Minor

Five (5) courses

Four Arabic language courses: two 200-level and two 300-level
One 200-level Middle East Studies course

Courses

101 Elementary Arabic
An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Introduction to speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in the standard means of communication in the Arab world.
Attributes: Appropriate for First-Year

102 Elementary Arabic
Continued introduction to MSA with more advanced development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a greater degree of interaction in the classroom.
Prerequisite: 101.

201 Intermediate Arabic
Introduction to conversation and composition building on the skills developed in 101 and 102.
Prerequisite: 102.

202 Intermediate Arabic
Continued development of conversation and composition skills using current political and social events, stories, essays, and other materials as the topics for discussion and writing assignments.
Prerequisite: 201. This course fulfills the language graduation requirement.

301 Advanced Arabic
Advanced Arabic 301 builds on the linguistic and communication skills developed in Intermediate Arabic 202. Students will work on Arabic grammar, syntax, and style in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course will continue with Al-Kitaab series and introduce supplemental authentic texts as appropriate.
Prerequisite: 202.

302 Advanced Arabic
Advanced Arabic 302 builds on the linguistic and communication skills developed in Intermediate Arabic 202. Students will work on Arabic grammar, syntax, and style in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course will continue with Al-Kitaab series and introduce supplemental authentic texts as appropriate.
Prerequisite: 202.

360 Topics in Arabic Language and Culture
Thematic study of Arabic language and culture, with emphasis on close reading, comprehension and interpretation, and on honing oral expression and comprehension.
Prerequisite: 202, or permission of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities