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Courses - Fall 2023
ARAB
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.
ARAB104
Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I-II
Credits: 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
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.
Seats will be opened gradually by the registrar's office, to a total of 15 seats per section.
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.
ARAB206
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB205; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Develops communicative skills and cultural knowledge in Egyptian Arabic. Focuses on various social interactions, work and school situations, as well as specifics of pronunciation and grammar of the Egyptian dialect. Designed for students who have completed two years of the regular Arabic sequence classes (104-105 and 204-205) or equivalent.
Prerequisite: ARAB205.
ARAB304
Advanced Modern Standard Arabic I
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB205; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Must not be a fluent/native speaker of Arabic.
Formerly: ARAB301.
Advanced grammar, reading, writing, speaking in Arabic; study of contemporary Arabic society, politics, and culture.
ARAB386
(Perm Req)
Experiential Learning
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.
ARAB398M
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Making of Middle Eastern Identities
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with HIST319Y. Credit only granted for ARAB398M or HIST319Y.

Taught in English.
ARAB399
Independent Study In Arabic
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
ARAB399B
(Perm Req)
Independent Study In Arabic; Moroccan Arabic: Foundation
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restricted to students in the Arabic Flagship Program.
ARAB499F
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Borders, Exile, and War in the Mashrek: Representations in Literature, Film, and Media of the Francophone Middle East
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with FREN499M. Credit only granted for FREN499M or ARAB499F.

Explores selected films and francophone texts in translation from various genres (plays, essays, novels, poetry) with a focus on the concepts of borders, exile, and war from and on the Middle East. Taught in English.
ARAB499K
(Perm Req)
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Roots and Patterns: Verb Meaning in Arabic
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB205 or permission of instructor.

Taught in English.
ARAB499X
(Perm Req)
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Yemen: Land of War and Peace
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB305.

Taught in Arabic.
ARAB499Z
(Perm Req)
Special Topics in Arabic Studies; Moroccan Society and Culture
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARAB305 and permission of department.