Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I ***** This course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic within the cultural context of the Arab world. Students will learn speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through communicative drills and conversation practice. Multimedia material is an integral part of the course. Students will attend a weekly practice hour with the instructor. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Arabic. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 101

Description: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II ***** Using an interactive approach, students will expand on the four language skills, acquiring additional basic structures and vocabulary. The content will focus on their immediate environment and multiple aspects of the Arab world. Multimedia material is an integral part of the course. Students will attend a weekly practice hour with the instructor. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): ARAB 101, placement test, or permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Humanities Division

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 102

Description: INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I ***** In this course, students will further their proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, utilizing complex semantic and syntactic structures. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussions, discourse and analysis, featuring historical, geographic, and cultural topics specific to the Arab world. Multi-media are an integral part of the course. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): ARAB 102, placement test, or permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Description: INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ***** In this fourth course of the Arabic sequence, assignments and activities center on historical, geographic, social, and literary text as well as current issues in the Arab world. Students will acquire additional forms, structures and expressions that help them communicate their thoughts through discourse at the Intermediate High level. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): ARAB 201, placement test, or permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SEMINAR IN ARABIC ***** Advanced readings and discussions focus on literary and cultural topics, ranging from classical to contemporary. Integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): ARAB 202. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SEMINAR IN ARABIC ***** Advanced readings and discussions focus on various literary and cultural topics ranging from the classical to contemporary. The course integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Prerequisite(s): ARAB 202, placement test, or permission of the instructor. ***** Instructor(s): Attieh.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: INDEPENDENT STUDY ***** No description ***** Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: INDEPENDENT STUDY ***** Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Instructor(s): Staff