Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: 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 reach the Novice High level. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Arabic.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Description: 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 reach the Intermediate Low level. Recommended Prerequisite: ARAB 101.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 102 or placement test or permission of instructor

Description: 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. Multimedia material is an integral part of the course. Students will reach the Intermediate Mid level.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Description: In this fourth course of the Arabic sequence, assignments and activities center on historical, geographic, social, and literary topics 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. Recommended Prerequisite: ARAB 201.

Long Title: AP CREDIT IN ARABIC LANGUAGE

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 4

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both ARAB 222 and ARAB 101. Does not received distribution credit.

Long Title: AP CREDIT IN ARABIC LANGUAGE

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 4

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both ARAB 223 and ARAB 102. Does not receive distribution credit.

Long Title: AP CREDIT IN INTERMEDIATE ARABIC

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both ARAB 225 and ARAB 201. Does not receive distribution credit.

Long Title: AP CREDIT IN INTERMEDIATE ARABIC

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both ARAB 226 and ARAB 202. Does not receive distribution credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR IN ARABIC

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 202 or placement test or permission of instructor

Description: 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.

Long Title: SEMINAR IN ARABIC

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: 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. Recommended Prerequisite: ARAB 301.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.