Arabic (ARAB)
Modern and Classical Languages
101 Introduction to the Arabic Language (3:3:1) Introduction to Arabic language, dialects, countries, and culture. Beginning modern standard and classical Arabic, with emphasis on the written language, script and phonology. Basic grammar covering gender, numbers, cases, prepositions, nominal sentences, and basic conversation and greetings.
102 Introduction to the Arabic Language (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 101, or permission of instructor. Introduction to developing reading skills in formal settings. Emphasizes modern standard Arabic in oral communication. Beginning grammar level focuses on verbal sentences, present tenses, questions, and compound nouns.
201 Intermediate Arabic I (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or equivalent. Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Advanced level of vocabulary. Grammar covers past tenses, subordinated conjunctions, and introduction to passive voice. Also introduces Arabic dictionary.
202 Intermediate Arabic II (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ARAB 201 or equivalent. Emphasis on application of language skills to reading, composition, and discussion. Focuses on language structure, format of developing vocabulary from verbs, covering different derivations, and language patterns. Leads to learning the use of Arabic dictionary in depth. Grammar covers passive voice and verbal nouns.
325 Major Arab Writers/Stories (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ENGL 101, or permission of instructor. Studies works of major Arab writers or collections such as The Arabian Nights. Writers and tales to be studied vary. Course work in English; knowledge of Arabic language helpful but not required. May be repeated once for credit with permission of department.
330 Reading and Conversation I (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ARAB 202, appropriate placement score or permission of instructor. Courses I and II must be taken in sequence. Development of conversational fluency and reading skills in modern standard Arabic through class discussion, reports, and presentations. Readings include selections from newspapers, journals, magazines, web sites, literary works, and other sources.
331 Reading and Conversation II (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ARAB 330, appropriate placement score or permission of instructor. Continuation of ARAB 330.