ARA 171 - The Contemporary Arab World (In English)

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

This course is an interdisciplinary survey course that does not require any knowledge of Arabic. Students will learn about Middle Eastern cultures, establish connections with other disciplines such as history, sociology, film studies, and literature, and gain a nuanced understanding of the social practices and expectations of native speakers of different varieties of Arabic within their own speech communities. Students will develop and practice critical thinking skills in analyzing stereotypical ideas of the Middle East and Middle Eastern cultures. Students with Arabiclanguage expertise can opt to take the course for LAC (Language Across the Curriculum) credit with readings and papers in Arabic.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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