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Courses - Spring 2023
ARAB
Arabic Department Site
ARAB105
Elementary Modern Standard Arabic III-IV
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Credits: 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB104; or must have appropriate World Language Placement Test (FLPT) score.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Continuation of ARAB104, developing further linguistic proficiency in Standard Arabic, both written and formal spoken. Covers an extended range of situation-based texts and topics that build vocabulary, grammar, general communicative competence and cultural awareness.
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ARAB205
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II
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Credits: 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB204; or must have appropriate World Language Placement Test (FLPT) score.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Continuation of ARAB204, with exposure to a wide range of Arabic texts from different domains. Focus on vocabulary, more complex grammatical forms, and a better understanding of the formal aspects of using MSA as well as the cultural aspects of using the language.
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ARAB207
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic II
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB206; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Further develops communicative skills and cultural knowledge in Egyptian Arabic, extending range of contexts and types of social interaction. Focuses on various aspects of Egyptian popular culture.
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ARAB305
Advanced Modern Standard Arabic II
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB304; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Further advanced grammar, reading, writing, speaking in Arabic; study of current issues within the Arab World.
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ARAB386
(Perm Req)
Experiential Learning
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Credits: 3 - 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Pre-professional experience in research, analysis and writing in a work setting. Project proposal approved by faculty and internship sponsor. Junior standing.
Contact department for information to register for this course.
ARAB398I
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Secrets and Mysteries of Arabic Grammar
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB204.

In-depth examination and application of the grammar of Arabic, including the structure and function of the basic building blocks of the language, the case system, and more advanced structures characteristic of higher proficiency language. Taught in Arabic.
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ARAB399
Independent Study In Arabic
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Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
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ARAB399B
Independent Study In Arabic; Moroccan Arabic: Foundation
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Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be a student in the Arabic Flagship Program.
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ARAB399C
Independent Study In Arabic; Moroccan Arabic: Daily Life
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Credits: 2
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be a student in the Arabic Flagship Program.
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ARAB499D
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Gender and Difference in the Arab World
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
An intersectional approach to the subject of gender in the Arab- speaking world, drawing on both creative and scholarly texts. The course will introduce students to key topics and debates while exploring how gender intersects with other manifestations of power and difference. Taught in English.
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ARAB499J
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Islam in Africa and the African Diaspora
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with AASP498U. Credit only granted for ARAB499J or AASP498U.

Taught in English.
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ARAB499L
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Social Issues in Contemporary Arab Societies
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB305.

Engages students with pressing social issues in the contemporary Arab world: including language use and social identity; youth unemployment; citizenship, discrimination, and social cohesion; and the relationship between religion and politics. Taught in Arabic.
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ARAB499N
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Nationalism and Television in the Arabic Speaking World
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with CINE429B. Credit only granted for ARAB499N or CINE429B.

Examination of different ideologies of nationalism on Arab television, including scripted series, talk shows, reality TV, programs for children, commercials, and other television genres. Taught in English.
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