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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
First course in the two-course elementary Arabic sequence. Listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and culture are emphasized. Course materials promote the use of language to communicate with others and function in Arabic culture. (F,W,S).
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4.00 Credits
Second course in the two-course elementary sequence. Continued emphasis on culture and the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (F,W,S).
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4.00 Credits
An intermediate-level course designed to increase proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on acquiring new vocabulary and expanding the use of grammar structures. (YR).
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4.00 Credits
Second course in the two-course intermediate Arabic sequence. Continued emphasis on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who have already had the equivalent of four semesters of Arabic instruction. The course emphasizes the four language skills with specific attention to the productive skills, oral and written. The course introduces authentic reading materials drawn from different disciplines such as religion, literature, history, and politics, reflecting different styles of Arabic and different periods. (F)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of ARBC 301. It continues to develop the four language skills with specific attention to the productive skills, oral and written. The course introduces authentic reading materials drawn from different disciplines such as religion, literature, science, politics, reflecting different styles of Arabic and different periods. (W, YR)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the language and cultural practices of the Arab world of business. Particular emphasis will be placed on learning the terminology used in typical business correspondence and documents related to the world of finance, investment, import, and export, and commerce. A variety of businesses will be examined and opportunities for practice in reading and composing business letters will be provided. (W, AY)
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3.00 Credits
Arabic 331 surveys selections from writings in Arabic prose literature (maqama, novel, short story) and poetry that reflect the intellectual, literary and cultural development of the Arabs from pre-Islamic times, up to the present. The course will also explore the social, political, and cultural changes in the Middle East and the development of modern Arabic literary forms.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the development of Arabic cinema in its socio-cultural contexts through a range of selected films. It covers the different cinematic genres, prevalent themes and diverse trends and schools across the spectrum of Arab countries including Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Morocco, and Palestine. The course elaborates on the careers of film directors and their approaches to film making and to the cultural issues of their time. The course will be conducted in Arabic.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the literature and other art forms of the modern Arab world in cultural and historical context. Topics include the Arab world-view, religious attitudes and self-expression, and ethnicity and gender. The course assumes no prior knowledge of the region. All readings will be English translation. (YR).
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