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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) Introduces the sounds, pronunciation, and writing system of modern literary Arabic, as well as the basic vocabularies and fundamental grammatical structures necessary in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the formal oral style. Includes regular classroom practice of Arabic through drills, text, audio and video recordings, and other supplementary material and activities. Also presents topics on Arab culture.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) Develops skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking of modern literary Arabic at the elementary level, as well as fundamental vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for reading and listening comprehension. Includes regular classroom practice of Arabic through drills, texts, and audio and video recordings, and other supplementary materials and activities. Presents topics on Arab culture. Prerequisites: ARA 131
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on listening and conversation in colloquial Arabic. It is both a basic and an enrichment course entirely conducted in colloquial Arabic. It is designed for students wishing to expand their Arabic language proficiency and improve their oral facility. Class discussions are based on assigned audio/video material. This course is transferable but is not a substitute for a basic language requirement. It may be taken concurrently with ARA 132, 231 or ARA 232. Prerequisites: One year of high school Arabic, one semester of college Arabic, or permission of the instructor
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4.00 Credits
ARA 231 is the first of two intermediate-level courses in Modern Standard Arabic focusing on communication skills in a cultural context. The course develops both oral and written skills, but special emphasis is given to speaking and discussion. Grammar is presented in context. Written texts are complemented with audio and video components. Although the course emphasizes effective communication in the Arabic language (including Colloquial Egyptian Arabic), students are also exposed to many aspects of Arabic culture through authentic materials. Prerequisites: ARA 132 or permission of the program director
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4.00 Credits
The course aims to prepare students for upper intermediate proficiency in reading, speaking, writing and listening, and also to deepen students' cultural awareness. Communication skills will be a priority, yet emphasis will also be placed on reading, expanding vocabulary, developing listening skills, and developing students' understanding of Arab culture, including exposure to colloquial Arabic. Students will listen to authentic materials. The instructor will offer reading strategies that enable students to comprehend main ideas in authentic reading passages. Grammatical work will center on developing the accuracy necessary to reach advanced proficiency in the Arabic root and pattern system. Class assignments will be complemented by audio and video components. Prerequisites: Arabic 231 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
A studio course which explores the fundamentals of design and the principles of composition utilizing a variety of media and applications. Computers may be utilized in designated sections which are listed in the class schedule.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in drawing. The focus is on the fundamental concepts and skills involved in drawing a range of subject matter from direct observation. Line, value, and linear perspective studies in a variety of drawing media are explored. This is a foundation course which is a prerequisite for other art courses.
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3.00 Credits
This class explores design fundamentals and the principles of organization as they apply to three-dimensional forms. Assigned projects introduce the student to materials and techniques used in threedimensional art.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of digital imaging and preparing web graphics with Photoshop.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn how to setup the timeline and layers for animation and interactive sites; how to work withthe drawing tools, symbols, sounds, library and actions. In addition, students learn how to save and use flash projects for the web. Prerequisites: ART 107
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