Introduction to modern standard Arabic in both its spoken and written form. Equal emphasis on all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Continuation of ARAB101. Introduction to both spoken and written Arabic. Equal emphasis on all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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.

Provides an introduction to key topics related to the study of the Arabic-speaking world, including features of Arab identity in the Middle East & North Africa as well as in the diaspora. Addresses religious, racial, and ethnic diversity, the history of language and culture, political economy, and migration. Students will learn about the diverse cultures and societies that have formed the changing conceptions of the Arab world through history and across different geographies. A fundamental premise is that the "Arab world" is not a monolithic, unchanging, bounded region "over there," but has long been deeply intertwined with other societies, including our own. Taught in English.

Continuation of ARAB201, the study of Arabic in both its spoken and written forms at the intermediate level. Course will continue to develop all four skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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.

Discussion of cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in the Arabic-speaking world, including social norms and practices related to religious occasions. Continued study of Arabic in both its spoken and written forms through texts that cover major social issues in the Arab world. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized through engagement with increasingly advanced authentic materials.

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.