Courses - Summer 2023
ARAB101
Elementary Arabic I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Introduction to modern standard Arabic in both its spoken and written form. Equal emphasis on all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB104
Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I-II
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have appropriate World Language Placement Test (FLPT) score.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
An intensive course focusing on developing functional proficiency in the standard Arabic language, both written and formal spoken. Begins with script and phonology, and develops into a limited range of situation-based texts and topics that build vocabulary, grammar, general communicative competence and cultural awareness.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB105
Elementary Modern Standard Arabic III-IV
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.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB204
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB105; and must have appropriate World Language Placement Test (FLPT) score.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Covers topics related to contemporary Arabic society, literature and culture in standard written and formal spoken Arabic. Acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, expanding vocabulary, and reading, to develop a better understanding of the formal aspects of using MSA.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB205
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II
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.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB315
Intensive Advanced Arabic I
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB205; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Must not have completed ARAB304.
Intensive training in written and spoken Arabic at the Advanced-low level of proficiency. Additional intensive training in effective listening and reading skills. Substantial cultural component exploring traditions and customs of the Middle East in addition to current social issues.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB316
Intensive Advanced Arabic II
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB304 or ARAB315; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Must not have completed ARAB305.
Credit only granted for: ARAB305 or ARAB316.
Intensive training in written and spoken Arabic at the Advanced-mid level of proficiency. Additional training in effective listening and reading skills. Substantial cultural component exploring traditions and customs of the Middle East in addition to current social issues.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB398Q
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Arab Television: From Broadcasting to Streaming
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This asynchronous course will examine the development of the television industry in the Arabic speaking world, as it transformed from broadcasting to satellite television to streaming platforms. We will analyze the central features of this medium and the pivotal role it continues to play in regional politics and culture. A particular focus will be on transnational television genres, including scripted series, talk shows, and reality TV.
Crosslisted with CINE329Q. Credit only granted for ARAB398Q or CINE329Q.
Crosslisted with CINE329Q. Credit only granted for ARAB398Q or CINE329Q.
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