Students complete 18 credit hours of coursework as described below.
Courses
ARBC 1130. Arabic I Intensive. (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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
ARBC 2130. Arabic II Intensive. (6)
Continuation of 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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
ARBC 2140. Intermediate Arabic I Intensive. (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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
ARBC 2150. Intermediate Arabic II Intensive. (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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
ARBC 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.
ARBC 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.
ARBC 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.
ARBC 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.
ARBC 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.
ARBC 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6, may be repeated once Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
