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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: By permission of department. See Academic Distinctions. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 360 and permission of department. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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1.00 Credits
Abdul-Aziz, Marlow, Aadnani An introduction to the Arabic language. The course takes a comprehensive approach to language learning and emphasizes the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to the principles of grammar, taught how to read and write in the Arab-ic alphabet, and trained in the basics of everyday conversation. Through the use of a variety of written, video and audio materials, as well as other resources made available through the Web, the course emphasizes authentic materials and stresses the active participation of students in the learning process. Each semester earns 1.0 unit of credit; however, both semesters must be completed satisfactorily to re-ceive credit for either course. Prerequisite: None Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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1.00 Credits
Abdul-Aziz A continuation of ARAB 101-102. The course takes students to a deeper and more complex level in the study of the Arabic language. While continuing to emphasize the organizing principles of the language, the course also introduces students to a variety of challenging texts, including extracts from newspaper articles, as well as literary and religious materials. Students will be trained to work with longer texts and to gain the necessary communicative skills to prepare them for advanced-level Arabic. Each semester earns 1.0 unit of credit; however, both semesters must be completed satisfactorily to receive credit for either course. Prerequisite: 101-102 or equivalent Distribution: One unit of Language and Literature for 202 Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Aadnani NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. Exploration of some highly influential works of literature translated from Arabic. Students will have a chance to delve into literary works composed by authors from a large geographical area, extending from Morocco to the Middle East, from the turn of the nineteenth century to the present day. Our study of modern and contemporary Arabic literature will focus on a number of recurring themes, such as cultural and national identity, colonialism, religion, gender relations, and class conflict. Authors to be discussed include Naguib Mahfouz, Abdelrahman Munif, Ahlam Mosteghanemi, Leila Abouzeid, Tahir Wattar, Mohammed Zafzaf, and Yusuf Idris. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Two years of Arabic or permission of the instructor. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Two years of Arabic or permission of the instructor. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 0.5
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3.00 Credits
NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. An exploration of contemporary standard Arabic as used in audiovisual, Web-based and print media, includ-ing newspapers, magazines, Web sites, audiovisual commentaries, news reports, forums and popular television programs. Authentic Arab-ic press reports, current news broadcasts and other reading or listening materials will provide a basis for discussion and debate in class. Focus on strengthening listening and speaking skills, and developing the ability to express and support various opinions on political, cul-tural and other issues in contemporary Arab societies. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Marlow NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. Study of the techniques and problems involved in translating from Arabic into English. Although the focus will be on text-to-text translation of short stories, poems and other types of literary texts, students will also experiment with speech-to-speech translation, text-to-speech translation, and speech-to-text translation. The aim of these varied activities is to help students acquire a deeper understanding of the Arabic language and to further their proficiency in the four linguistic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will also discuss a range of methods and options for tackling and translating challenging linguistic formulations and transferring meaning from the original context to the English-speaking context. Students will evaluate and critique their own translations as well as those of other students. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent Distribution: Language and Literature Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open to juniors and seniors only. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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