Students complete 18 credit hours of coursework as described below.
Courses
ARAB 101. Elementary Arabic I. (3)
A course in elementary modern Arabic.
ARAB 102. Elementary Arabic II. (3)
A course for those with very minimum exposure to modern Arabic language.
ARAB 201. Intermediate Arabic I. (3)
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.
ARAB 301. Advanced Arabic I. (3)
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.
ARAB 302. Advanced Arabic II. (3)
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.
ARAB 320. Arabic Study Abroad. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
An introduction to Arabic cultures and language through study abroad. Course locations vary according to course content.
ARAB 375. Topics in Arabic Literature and Culture in Translation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
This course involves the study of Arabic literature and culture in translation. No knowledge of Arabic is required.
ARAB 475. Topics in Literature and Culture in Arabic. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
This course involves the study of Arabic literature and culture in the original language. Advanced abilities in Arabic are required.
ARAB 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6, may be repeated once Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
ARBC 1130 [ARAB 111]. Arabic I Intensive [Intensive Elementary Arabic I]. (6)
Following this class, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Novice High to Intermediate Low level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale. All five modes of communication are addressed (interpersonal, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive reading, and interpretive listening). Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and an Arabic dialect are taught using an integrated approach. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Arabic-speaking cultures.
ARBC 2130 [ARAB 112]. Arabic II Intensive [Intensive Elementary Arabic II]. (6)
Continuation of Arabic 1130. Following this class, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Intermediate level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale. All five modes of communication are addressed (interpersonal, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive reading, and interpretive listening). Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and an Arabic dialect are taught using an integrated approach. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Arabic-speaking cultures.
ARBC 2140 [ARAB 211]. Intermediate Arabic I Intensive [Intensive Intermediate Arabic I]. (6)
Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.
ARBC 2150 [ARAB 212]. Intermediate Arabic II Intensive [Intensive Intermediate Arabic II]. (6)
Intensive Arabic language course that develops students' Arabic skills to the ACTFL Intermediate High level and expands their cultural knowledge of the Arab world.
