Arabic

(Also offered as AFST 106)

A course in elementary modern Arabic.

A course for those with very minimum exposure to modern Arabic language.

(Also offered as AFST 111)

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Novice High level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.     

(Also offered as AFST 112)

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate Low level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.

The course covers the writing system, phonology, vocabulary, morphology and syntax structures of the Arabic language. Students will attend language laboratory to enhance their listening, comprehension and pronunciation skills.

The course increases student’s reading, writing and speaking skills in Arabic including students' knowledge of the writing system, the phonology, the vocabulary, the morphology and the syntax structures of the language. Language laboratory use is optional.

(Also offered as AFST 211)

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.

(Also offered as AFST 212)

Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate High level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.

(Also offered as AFST 301)

Improves functional use of Arabic language and culture. Class is for students with four years of Arabic study or for heritage speakers. Students will attend language laboratory to enhance their listening, comprehension, and pronunciation skills.

Improves functional use of Arabic language and culture. Class is for students with four semesters of Arabic study or for heritage speakers. Students will attend language laboratory to enhance their listening, comprehension, and pronunciation skills.

(Also offered as AFST 319)

The course provides an introduction to political, social, and cultural movements in 20th and 21st century Egypt via academic and literary material and focuses on developing students' abilities to critically analyze media and current events.

(Also offered as AFST 320)

An introduction to Arabic cultures and language through study abroad. Course locations vary according to course content.

(Also offered as AFST 375)

This course involves the study of Arabic literature and culture in translation. No knowledge of Arabic is required.

(Also offered as AFST 475)

This course involves the study of Arabic literature and culture in the original language. Advanced abilities in Arabic are required.

Restriction: permission of instructor.