Arabic (ARAB)

This course introduces the fundamentals of modern standard Arabic through listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

This course builds on the foundations established in ARAB 101 through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

The course is designed to help students speak Arabic with confidence while visiting or living in an Arabic country. Besides gaining basic knowledge in reading and writing in Arabic, students will attain communicative skills to enable them to engage in a variety of activities and situations. Emphasis is on cultural competence and interaction skills. Seniors and ROTC students are encouraged to take this class. This course does not fulfill the B.A. language requirement. Instruction is in Arabic.

This course reviews elementary Arabic grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Arabic, with one hour of work a week in the language laboratory. For students who have had no more than two or three years of Arabic in high school and qualify through the placement exam. Native speakers are excluded.

This course involves the fundamentals of Arabic through intensive listening, speaking, reading and writing. This four-week course is the equivalent of ARAB 101 - ARAB 102.

This course is a thorough review of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation, composition and reading at the intermediate level. This four-week course is the equivalent of ARAB 231-ARAB 232.

This course is a thorough review of first-year grammar and vocabulary building. Conversation, composition and reading will be chosen to reach competency at the lower intermediate level Arabic.

A thorough review of grammar and vocabulary building, conversation, composition, and reading.

The course focuses on enhancing students' practical communication skills in Arabic, preparing them for everyday interactions in personal, academic and professional contexts. Building on the foundations established in ARAB 232, this course emphasizes real-life language use through topics related to daily life, social events and work. Students will engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities designed to improve fluency and cultural understanding. The course prepares students to navigate various real-world situations while deepening their knowledge of Arabic social customs and language norms. Instruction is in Arabic.

This course explores Arabic language and culture through various forms of popular media, including social media, movies, TV series, music and cartoons/caricatures. Students will engage with authentic materials to enhance their understanding of contemporary Arabic language while gaining insights into modern Arab societies and cultural trends. By analyzing these media, students will expand their vocabulary, improve listening comprehension and develop their ability to critically evaluate cultural products. The course is designed for upper-beginner to lower-intermediate students looking to apply their language skills in real-world, culturally relevant contexts. Through discussions, presentations and creative projects, students will strengthen both their linguistic abilities and their cultural literacy. Instruction is in Arabic.

This course is a study of society, economics, politics, culture and the arts of the Islamicate world from the rise of Islam to the establishment of the gunpowder empires (Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal). Instruction is in English.

This course is a study of society, economics, politics, culture and the arts of the Islamicate world, with a focus on the Arabic-speaking regions, from 1700 A.D. to the present. Instruction is in English.

This Arabic course focuses on building proficiency in the language with an emphasis on oral and written expression to facilitate further study of the culture. Students will learn how to use the appropriate language in culturally specific contexts and develop intercultural competence. The course's essential question is "How do Arabic-speaking peoples communicate on subjects that are at the heart of their societies?" Instruction is in Arabic.

This Arabic course introduces students to the regions or countries where the language is spoken, the features of the area, and the ways of life there. The course examines the identities, customs and events that influence the lives of people living in this culturally and linguistically defined area and explores the diverse cultural landscapes that shape their lives. Instruction is in Arabic.

This course studies commercial and trade vocabulary and customs in conjunction with practice in commercial communication, including letter writing, interviews and interpretations. Instruction is in Arabic.

This course provides a thorough analysis of selected passages from important authors from early Arabic and Persian literature up to the beginning of the 18th century AD. The course will cover Arabic poetry and prose and the historical contexts in which they were written. Instruction is in Arabic.

Course emphasizes oral communication at the intermediate level. Students will use the vocabulary they have learned in the previous Arabic language classes. In addition, students will acquire new vocabulary from in- and out- of class conversational situations.

This course covers Arabic/English translation applied in several fields. In this course students analyze the main grammatical differences between Arabic and English with the focus on producing accurate and idiomatic translations into both languages.

This course provides an introduction to the society, economy and political history from colonialism, through independence and up to the present of the twenty-two countries that are members of the Arab League (Jami'at al-Duwal al-'Arabiyya). The creation and development of the political, health and education systems and the ethnic and religious diversity of each country will be presented as well as the political problems and territorial disputes that they may be involved in. Business practices and the economies will be analyzed with a focus on the imports and exports of each country, the development of agriculture and fishing, the tourism industry (including medical tourism), financial institutions and banking (including Islamic banking and finance), and the oil industry.

This course introduces the collection of popular tales known as "The Arabian Nights" or "The Thousand and One Nights." Readings also include medieval and modern European short stories that are adapted from the "Nights", or which appropriate themes and techniques from the "Nights." Instruction is in English.

This course provides an overview of short Arabic literary texts, ranging from the animal fables translated by Ibn al-Muqaffa' in the 8th century to Arabic short stories from the 20th century. Students will read a number of stories in English as well as a selection of texts in classical and modern standard Arabic by some of the most prominent Arabic-writing authors of the last thirteen centuries. Advanced topics in grammar will be addressed as the need arises.

Discussions and writings deal with topics of current interest.

This course provides an introduction to novels written in the Arabic language. The goal is to study the development of the modern Arabic novel from the nineteenth century to the present through a selection of ten texts written by authors originating from a number of different Arabic countries. The texts will be placed within the social and political contexts in which they were written. Additionally, social, religious and historical aspects of modern Arab culture will be explored through the texts. The students will gain some familiarity with the major literary trends, themes and genres of this time period.

This course is an introduction to the vocabulary and language of Arabic press media and to the history of mass media in the Arabic speaking world. The focus is on print and Internet media, although media broadcasting in other forms is also covered.

This course provides an introduction to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA), the most widely spoken and understood Arabic dialect. Students will learn the phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic particularities of ECA, and the major differences between Modern Standard Arabic and ECA, while developing their listening and speaking skills necessary for personal everyday life.

This course is a continuation of Colloquial Egyptian Arabic I. It is the second part of an intensive introduction to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). Students will build on previously learned material through scenarios of everyday life.

This course provides an introduction to Jordanian and Palestinian Colloquial Arabic (JCA and PCA), the Arabic dialects spoken in Jordan and Palestine/Israel. Students will learn the phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic particularities of JCA and PCA, and the major differences between them and Modern Standard Arabic, while developing their listening and speaking skills necessary for personal everyday life.

This course provides an introduction to Syrian and Lebanese Colloquial Arabic (SCA and LCA), the Arabic dialects spoken in Syria and Lebanon. Students will learn the phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic particularities of SCA and LCA, and the major differences between them and Modern Standard Arabic, while developing their listening and speaking skills necessary for personal everyday life.

This course studies the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the contents of his message as found in the "Sira" (his biography), the Qur`an and the "hadith" (reports concerning his sayings and actions). Instruction is in English.

This course introduces students to the Arabic vocabulary and grammar of the Qur`an and hadith literature. The course provides an intensive overview of Arabic grammar, from basic to advanced topics. Students will gain the ability to read excerpts from the Qur`an and other Islamic religious texts in Arabic.

This course offers a study of a particular topic in Arabic Literature. It may cover all or a specific Arabic literature genre. This course may be repeated if content changes.

Students will study a particular topic in the civilization and/or culture of Arabic countries. This course may be repeated if content changes.

Students will study a particular topic in Arabic linguistics. Topics could include an introduction to Arabic sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics. This course may be repeated if content changes.

This course provides an introduction to the history of Arabic cinema from its inception at the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Films are chosen for their artistic qualities and their cultural content. Students will be acquainted with contemporary Arabic culture through the study of a number of films from various Arabic countries. The focus will be on the relation of these films to important elements of the history, societies, cultures and literatures of the Arabic-speaking world. Some films are based on novels or novellas; students will compare these literary works and their visual interpretation in the films. Films will be analyzed in terms of their social, political and intellectual contexts.

This course introduces the literature of Islamic Sicily (Ar. Saqalliyya or Siqilliyya) and Andalusia (Ar. al-Andalus = Spain and Portugal) from the eighth to the fifteenth century, from the Muslim conquest of the territories to the Swabian rule of southern Italy and the Christian Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula. This course is intended for students who are interested in Arabic literature and Islamic history and culture, but can also be of interest to students of history, medieval studies, and of Spanish culture and civilization.

Students undertake independent study in Arabic under the supervision of the instructor.

This course will provide students with experiential learning opportunities within the Arabic-speaking field. The internship course is designed to provide practical experience in fields such as government, business, industry, health sciences, administration, education, translation or the arts, where they can apply their language skills. Examples of internship work may include working for a company in the student's field of interest abroad; serving as a research assistant for a professor; completing a translation project; or working as an interpreter. A journal, internship report, research paper, bibliography or evaluation from the internship provider is required. Credits earned correspond to the internship hours completed. Up to six credits may be applied as elective credits in the Arabic major or minor.