Spring 2012

ARAB 1101 – Elementary Arabic 1

Designed for students with very little or no prior knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. Provides a lively introduction to basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing. Uses practical vocabulary drawn from realistic situations, and aims at good pronunciation and ease in response. Laboratory practice complements class work, enables students to work aloud at their own speed, reinforces their acquisition of essential structures, and acquaints them with various audio-visual resources.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Elementary Arabic 1 – 30281 – ARAB 1101 – 01- 8:00 am-9:05 am MWR
  • Elementary Arabic 1 – 30280 – ARAB 1101 – 02- 1:35 pm-2:40 pm MWR
  • Elementary Arabic 1 – 35656 – ARAB 1101 – 03- 10:30 am-11:35 am MWR

ARAB 1102 – Elementary Arabic 2

Continues ARAB 1101. Reviews and continues the study of grammar and basic language skills. Offers progressively more intensive practice in oral and written communication. Laboratory practice complements class work, enables students to work aloud at their own speed, reinforces their acquisition of essential structures, and acquaints them with various audio-visual resources. Prereq. ARAB 1101 or ARAB 1301.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Elementary Arabic 2 – 30279 – ARAB 1102 – 01- 10:30 am-11:35 am MWR
  • Elementary Arabic 2 – 30278 – ARAB 1102 – 02- 1:35 pm-2:40 pm MWR

ARAB 2101 – Intermediate Arabic 1

Emphasizes further vocabulary building. Offers students an opportunity to master the fine points of grammar through written composition, prepared oral reports, and reading and discussion from current standard Arabic materials. Prereq. ARAB 1102 or ARAB 1302.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Intermediate Arabic 1 – 30277 – ARAB 2101 – 01- 9:15 am-10:20 am MWR

ARAB 2102 – Intermediate Arabic 2

Builds on ARAB 2101 and focuses on further development of vocabulary. Offers students an opportunity to continue to master grammar and conversation through written composition, prepared oral reports, and reading and discussion from current standard Arabic materials. Prereq. (a) ARAB 2101 or ARAB 2301 and (b) ENGL 1111 or ENGL 1102.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Intermediate Arabic 2 – 30001 – ARAB 2102 – 01- 2:50 pm-4:30 pm MW

ARAB 4800 – Special Topics in Arabic

Focuses on a unique aspect of the Arabic language. The specific topics are chosen to reflect current developments in the language and expressed student interests. Focuses on the use of the language for specific purposes or its use in specialized settings (e.g., media, business, health). Prereq. At least an advanced level of skill in the language.

Credit Hours: 1.000 TO 4.000 (1.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types:Lecture

  • ST: Readings in Islamic Law – 33876 – ARAB 4800 – 01- TBA
  • ST: Readings in Ethics&Spiritual – 36621 – ARAB 4800 – 02- TBA