82 311 - Arabic Language and Culture I

Institution:

Carnegie Mellon University

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Description:

This course aims to build students? knowledge of the Arab world and at the same time promote the development of their linguistic abilities in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) through reading, writing, speaking and listening. A broad range of literary and nonliterary texts and topics relating to the Arab world and Arabic-speaking peoples are studied. Each iteration of this course focuses on a particular theme, such as Current Issues in the Arab World, Ethnic Groups in the Arab world, Arabic Poetry and Proverbs, Education, Economic and Social Development, etc. Students will be asked to write short essays and give brief oral presentations in class. Prerequisite 82-212 Intermediate Arabic II or approved equivalent.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmu.edu/

Phone Number:

(412) 268-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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