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Arabic (ARAB) Courses

Academic Unit: Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

ARAB 1001 - Survival Arabic

(2 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)

In this two-credit course, you will learn fundamental Arabic skills that allow you to interact successfully in Arabic with native speakers of the language, and navigate environments where Arabic is written and spoken. Topics we cover include greeting and inquiring about people; using appropriate politeness phrases; giving and following directions; ordering meals; making transactions and reservations; and getting medical care. You will also learn about Arab communities and societies and explore examples of popular culture from the Arabic-speaking world. This practice-oriented course is a great introduction to Arabic for college and high-school students, researchers, professionals, and travelers. It can be taken on its own or as a prequel to Arabic study during the academic year. This course is taught in person and has no prerequisites.

ARAB 1101 - Beginning Arabic I

(5 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4101

After learning the Arabic script, you will develop your ability to communicate in Arabic about yourself, your community, and your environment. You will learn to speak, write, read, and listen to meet the demands of daily life. You will learn to inquire about others and negotiate meaning with them, and to interpret concise print, oral, and digital texts. You will also begin to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Arab world. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach and is focused on practice.

ARAB 1102 - Beginning Arabic II

(5 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4102 (starting 02-SEP-08)

As the continuation of ARAB-1101, ARAB-1102 focuses on the equal development of the fundamental skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening in Modern Standard Arabic. Content is tailored to meet the communicative demands of daily life. Class time is mostly devoted to practice. In addition to daily homework assignments, students give oral presentations, compose basic essays, and work on an oral or written project. Attendance of this class is required for all five weekly contact hours. Pre-req: pass in ARAB-1101/4101, or equivalent experience as assessed through a placement test.

ARAB 1105 - Jumpstart Beginning Arabic I

(4 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4105

This course is designed for novice learners of Arabic who are not entirely new to the study of the language. Specifically, if you have learned the Arabic alphabet and are able to greet people and introduce yourself in Arabic, this beginning-level Arabic course is for you. It differs from ARAB 1101/ 4101, Beginning Arabic I, in that we skip learning the Arabic alphabet. As in ARAB 1101/4101, we cover lessons one through five in al-Kitaab Part I, and practice an Arabic colloquial once a week. While ARAB 1101/4101 meets five times per week, we meet four times a week. At the end of this course, you will be ready to take ARAB 1102/4102, Beginning Arabic II. Your Arabic study will focus on the fundamental skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening, as well as on basic language skills needed to meet the demands of daily life. While Mondays through Wednesdays are focused on Modern Standard, our Thursday class periods will be dedicated to colloquial Arabic. Our work on both registers in this course will enable you to communicate efficiently in both informal and formal settings. Instruction will be in Arabic, with some English. Arabic is intended to be the main medium of communication in the classroom. The al-Kitaab textbook provides explanations about pronunciation and grammar in English. You will be responsible for studying these explanations at home and joining our class sessions prepared to ask and answer questions and ready to practice. Class time will be devoted to practicing Arabic. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach, which means that you will be expected to engage and participate intensively. As your instructor, I see it as my role to support not only the development of your linguistic abilities in Arabic, but also your familiarity with the rich cultures of the Arab world. Therefore, we will explore a variety of cultural and artistic materials. You can expect your class to be diverse, creative, and challenging.

ARAB 1900 - Topics in Arabic (Topics course)

(2 cr [max 4]; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Topics specified in course guide.

ARAB 3030 - Arabic Content-Based Instruction (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 3]; S-N or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Topics in Arabic culture held in conjunction with colloquial language courses.

ARAB 3101 - Intermediate Arabic I

(5 cr; Prereq-pass in Arab 1102/4102 or equivalent experience as assessed through a placement test.; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4121

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed two semesters of intensive Beginner Modern Standard Arabic. Like its prequels, Intermediate Arabic I focuses on the equal development of the fundamental skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening in Modern Standard Arabic. This course is designed as a communicative and interactive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practice. Presentations, oral interaction and writing samples are expected to become lengthier and more intricate. Students study increasingly complex grammar through engagement with authentic oral, print and digital texts.

ARAB 3102 - Intermediate Arabic II

(5 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4122 (starting 02-SEP-08)

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed three semesters of intensive Modern Standard Arabic. Like its prequels, Intermediate Arabic II focuses on the equal development of the fundamental skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening in Modern Standard Arabic. Thematic units, however, transcend the communicative needs of daily life to include communication about subjects of a broader cultural, historical and sociological relevance. This course is designed as a communicative and interactive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practice. Presentations, oral interaction, and writing samples are expected to become lengthier and more intricate. Students study increasingly complex grammar through engagement with authentic oral, print, and digital texts. Pre-req: pass in ARAB-3101/4122 or equivalent experience as assessed through a placement test.

ARAB 3201 - Arabic Calligraphy

(1 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)

In this course, you will study the history of Arabic calligraphy and explore various calligraphic styles. You will learn about the work of well-known Arab calligraphers, and about the ways in which visual artists from the Arab world have incorporated calligraphy into their work. Additionally, you will practice creating your own calligraphic work under the guidance of your instructor. Prerequisite: Minimal knowledge of the Arabic alphabet required; can be developed by means of concurrent registration in an Arabic language course.

ARAB 3290 - Arabic Language Teaching Tutorial

(1 cr; Prereq-Grade of A in 3102/4122; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Students tutor beginning students of Arabic and are part of department's Arabic language team.

ARAB 3542 - Medieval Islam

(3 cr; Student Option)

Equivalent courses: was HIST 3542 until 16-JAN-01, was MELC 3542 until 16-JAN-01, was HIST 3542 until 05-SEP-00, was MELC 3542 until 05-SEP-00, was HIST 3542 until 12-JUN-00, was MELC 3542 until 12-JUN-00, was HIST 3542 until 07-SEP-99, was MELC 3542 until 07-SEP-99, was ARAB 5542 until 07-SEP-99, ARAB 5542 (inactive), HIST 3542 (inactive, ending 18-JAN-11), MELC 3542 (inactive)

Islamic dynasties, Mamluks and Mongols, Crusaders and Assassins. Abbasid Caliphate's disintegration and rise of Seljuk Turks.

ARAB 3811 - Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I

(2 cr [max 3]; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken a minimum of two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 and 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, one of the most widely-spoken and widely-understood Arabic vernaculars. Students practice the expression and comprehension of communicative needs in a variety of daily-life, informal situations. In addition, they are acquainted with a range of authentic cultural materials (film, TV broadcasts, songs) in Egyptian Arabic. The course relies heavily on oral practice and class periods are designed to be interactive. Credit will not be granted if student has already taken ARAB 3900 Fall 2015, Summer 2016

ARAB 3813 - Jordanian Colloquial Arabic

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Spring)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4813

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken minimum two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 & 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of Jordanian and Palestinian spoken Arabic, which is widely understood all over the Arab world, and is also very similar to the Arabic spoken in Syria and Lebanon. This course specifically revolves around the development of your speaking, listening and transcultural skills. It will provide you with many opportunities to speak, watch, and listen to Jordanian Arabic and to learn about the cultures and societies of the Levant. The course aims to increase your ability to successfully navigate the variety of Arabic language registers, and to substantially improve your cultural competence. This course is open to non-native speakers and non-heritage learners of Arabic only. As a 3-credit course, it cannot be taken in lieu of ARAB 3101 or ARAB 3102 to fulfill the CLA second language requirement. It can, however, be taken concurrently with these classes.

ARAB 3814 - Gulf Colloquial Arabic

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 4814

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken minimum two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 & 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of the spoken Arabic of the Arabian Peninsula region. You will learn how to participate with ease and confidence in informal conversations in Gulf Colloquial Arabic around topics in the domestic and informal sphere, as well as some general interest topics of communal/regional relevance. You will engage with a wide variety of authentic popular culture materials from the region, and will explore a variety of cultural practices prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula region, thereby substantially improving your intercultural competence. This course is open to non-native speakers and non-heritage learners of Arabic only. As a 3-credit course, it cannot be taken in lieu of ARAB 3101 or ARAB 3102 to fulfill the CLA second language requirement. It can, however, be taken concurrently with these classes.

ARAB 3900 - Topics in Arabic (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 4]; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Topics specified in course guide.

ARAB 3920 - Topics in Arabic Culture (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Selected topics in Arabic culture. Topics specified in the Class Schedule.

ARAB 3993 - Directed Study

(1 cr [max 5]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

For advanced students with individual faculty members. Prereq-instr consent, dept consent, college consent.

ARAB 4101 - Beginning Arabic I for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 1101 (starting 02-SEP-08)

After learning the Arabic script, you will develop your ability to communicate in Arabic about yourself, your community and your environment. You will learn to speak, write, read, and listen to meet the demands of daily life. You will learn to inquire about others and negotiate meaning with them, and to interpret concise print, oral, and digital texts. You will also begin to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Arab world. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach and is focused on practice.

ARAB 4102 - Beginning Arabic II for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-4101 or equiv; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 1102 (starting 02-SEP-08)

Comprehension, oral practice, reading of standard Arabic. Meets with 1102.

ARAB 4105 - Jumpstart Beginning Arabic I Graduate Student Research

(4 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 1105

This course is designed for novice learners of Arabic who are not entirely new to the study of the language. Specifically, if you have learned the Arabic alphabet and are able to greet people and introduce yourself in Arabic, this beginning-level Arabic course is for you. It differs from ARAB 1101/ 4101, Beginning Arabic I, in that we skip learning the Arabic alphabet. As in ARAB 1101/4101, we cover lessons one through five in al-Kitaab Part I, and practice an Arabic colloquial once a week. While ARAB 1101/4101 meets five times per week, we meet four times a week. At the end of this course, you will be ready to take ARAB 1102/4102, Beginning Arabic II. Your Arabic study will focus on the fundamental skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening, as well as on basic language skills needed to meet the demands of daily life. While Mondays through Wednesdays are focused on Modern Standard, our Thursday class periods will be dedicated to colloquial Arabic. Our work on both registers in this course will enable you to communicate efficiently in both informal and formal settings. Instruction will be in Arabic, with some English. Arabic is intended to be the main medium of communication in the classroom. The al-Kitaab textbook provides explanations about pronunciation and grammar in English. You will be responsible for studying these explanations at home and joining our class sessions prepared to ask and answer questions, and ready to practice. Class time will be devoted to practicing Arabic. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach, which means that you will be expected to engage and participate intensively. As your instructor, I see it as my role to support not only the development of your linguistic abilities in Arabic, but also your familiarity with the rich cultures of the Arab world. Therefore, we will explore a variety of cultural and artistic materials. You can expect your class to be diverse, creative, and challenging.

ARAB 4121 - Intermediate Arabic I for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-pass in Arab 1102/4102 or equivalent experience as assessed through a placement test.; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 3101 (starting 08-SEP-09)

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed two semesters of intensive Beginner Modern Standard Arabic. Like its prequels, Intermediate Arabic I focuses on the equal development of the fundamental skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening in Modern Standard Arabic. This course is designed as a communicative and interactive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practice. Presentations, oral interaction, and writing samples are expected to become lengthier and more intricate. Students study increasingly complex grammar through engagement with authentic oral, print, and digital texts.

ARAB 4122 - Intermediate Arabic II for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-4121 or equiv; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 3102 (starting 08-SEP-09)

Advanced grammar, analyses of readings, oral comprehension. Meets with 3102.

ARAB 4811 - Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I for Graduate Research

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall)

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken a minimum of two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 and 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, one of the most widely-spoken and widely-understood Arabic vernaculars. Students practice the expression and comprehension of communicative needs in a variety of daily-life, informal situations. In addition, they are acquainted with a range of authentic cultural materials (film, TV broadcasts, songs) in Egyptian Arabic. The course relies heavily on oral practice and class periods are designed to be interactive. Meets with ARAB 3811.

ARAB 4813 - Jordanian Colloquial Arabic for Graduate Research

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Spring)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 3813

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken minimum two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 & 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of Jordanian and Palestinian spoken Arabic, which is widely understood all over the Arab world, and is also very similar to the Arabic spoken in Syria and Lebanon. This course specifically revolves around the development of your speaking, listening and transcultural skills. It will provide you with many opportunities to speak, watch, and listen to Jordanian Arabic and to learn about the cultures and societies of the Levant. The course aims to increase your ability to successfully navigate the variety of Arabic language registers, and to substantially improve your cultural competence. This course is open to non-native speakers and non-heritage learners of Arabic only.

ARAB 4814 - Gulf Colloquial Arabic for Graduate Research

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: ARAB 3814

This course is designed for students of Arabic who have taken minimum two semesters of Modern Standard Arabic (ARAB 1101 & 1102), or the equivalent thereof as determined by a placement test. The course provides training in the fundamentals of the spoken Arabic of the Arabian Peninsula region. You will learn how to participate with ease and confidence in informal conversations in Gulf Colloquial Arabic around topics in the domestic and informal sphere, as well as some general interest topics of communal/regional relevance. You will engage with a wide variety of authentic popular culture materials from the region, and will explore a variety of cultural practices prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula region, thereby substantially improving your intercultural competence. This course is open to non-native speakers and non-heritage learners of Arabic only.

ARAB 5040 - Readings in Arabic Texts (Topics course)

(2 cr [max 4]; A-F only; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Post-advanced study of extensive, complex original Arabic texts and development of students' Arabic discussion and writing skills in the realms of literature, academia, media and/or business. All primary and secondary readings, assignments, in-class analysis and discussion are done fully in Arabic. Topics specified in Class Schedule.

ARAB 5041 - Classical and Modern Arabic Prose

(3 cr; Prereq-ARAB 5102 or the equivalent thereof as established by a placement test; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

In this class, students read extensive, complex, original Arabic texts and develop their academic discussion and writing skills in Arabic. The course covers a substantial number of Arabic literary texts of different genres and time periods: excerpts of the Prophet's biography, classical treatises and travel writing, stories from the "1001 Nights," 20th-century short stories, and short novels. To contextualize the literary texts, students read secondary texts also composed in Arabic and engage with Arabic audiovisual materials (video clips, TV interviews, songs) in class and at home. In-class analysis and discussion of the texts is conducted exclusively in Arabic.

ARAB 5101 - Advanced Arabic I

(4 cr; Prereq-Grade B- or higher in 3102 or instr consent; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall)

Advanced readings in classical/modern Arabic. Compositions based on texts.

ARAB 5102 - Advanced Arabic II

(4 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Spring)

Readings of Arabic texts. Writing compositions based on texts. Continuation of 5101.

ARAB 5993 - Directed Studies

(1 cr [max 5]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Equivalent courses: was ARAB 5992 until 18-JAN-22

Students enrolling in this directed study/research course will complete the University's common Directed Study/Research contract with the faculty mentor/evaluator. The Faculty member will ensure academic standards are upheld, including: -The work proposed is at the appropriate level for the course, academic in nature, and the student will be involved intellectually in the project. -The project scope is reasonable for one semester and the number of credits specified (42 hours of work per credit). -The faculty mentor is qualified to serve in this role. -Assessment of student learning and grading criteria are clear and appropriate. -The student will be working in a respectful, inclusive environment.

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