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In this course you will learn the basics of Modern Standard Arabic, the variety of Arabic that is used in formal oral and written communication throughout the Arab world. MSA is one of three major varieties of Arabic that exist today. It is used in formal oral and written communication throughout the Arab world. It is the language of Arabic media, of modern science and education, and a significant means of literary expression. However, in everyday life, native speakers communicate in Colloquial Arabic. This variety of the language is predominantly spoken, and differs greatly from one region to another. The third variety of Arabic is called Classical Arabic. This is the language of the Qur’an and of Muslim prayer, of medieval scholarship and literature, and of Christian worship in the Eastern churches. MSA and Classical Arabic are very similar, and this course will prepare you to continue your study of either one or both.
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Ni hao! (This is the way you say "hello" in Chinese.)
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Norway is #1! That’s what the United Nations reports. Why not learn the language of the best country in the world? For seven consecutive years, the United Nations has rated Norway the most livable country in the world. This course, Introduction to Norway seeks to provide students with a strong base in Norwegian language while informing them about multiple aspects of Norwegian culture. First, as regards language, students will achieve minimal proficiency in the four skill areas: speaking, reading, writing and listening, undertaking an overview of many major grammar topics. Our textbook, Sett i gang, boasts its own web page with innumerable links to supplement the information and exercises found in the text. This combination of traditional and technology-based learning produces confident language users with an extensive vocabulary.
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The weather produces some of the most powerful forces on earth. Did you know that a single hurricane has about as much energy as 400 atomic bombs? In this class, we'll take a look at the forces behind storms. What causes them? What makes a storm dangerous? Students will learn how large storms are formed, including hurricanes, northeasters, blizzards, thunderstorms, and even tornadoes. Students will do hands-on work in the field and via computer in gathering data from weather instruments, satellites, radar, and sediment cores. What are the facts about global warming and why might more hurricanes become intense as the earth warms? Students will learn about the forces that shape the weather and create tornadoes and cyclones. They will also visit the Rhode Island coast to see evidence of past hurricane strikes.
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Over the next year, a fleet of spaceships is traveling to the Red Planet. Why are we going? Where are we going? What will we do? This course will try to answer such questions by looking at images and maps of Mars, peering through microscopes and even planning a mission. You're just in time. One of you, or maybe one of your friends, will be among the first explorers of this mysterious planet. Brown students and researchers from Geology and the RI Space Grant will share their knowledge and excitement as they prepare to look at this new information this summer. Students will explore the latest maps from the northeast Planetary Data center located on the Brown campus.
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Astrobiologists study life in the universe, including the possibility that it exists on other planets. What scientists know about life, they learned from Earth - we study life here to find out more about where and how to look for life beyond our own planet. In this class students will learn about the variety of life found on earth and the laboratory techniques that are used to study them. Using a variety of recording and monitoring devices, we will see first-hand how scientists search for signs of life in the universe, and what places seem most hospitable to life like our own. Students will demonstrate the difficulties in exploring environments in space and communicating with life forms that may be very different from us. Whether life exists beyond earth is still an open question, and students will learn how astrobiologists are using scientific techniques to try to find an answer.
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Want to go to Mars? To the Moon? To a comet? To Pluto? Each planetary body in our solar system preserves a complex history of geologic processes in drastically different environments. Only by exploring these unique worlds throughout our solar system can we fully understand and appreciate our own planet Earth.
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The course introduces major movements in Western art from around 1400 to the present. A brief overview of the techniques of visual analysis will be followed with a period by period study of painting, sculpture and the graphic arts. As the course progresses to the 20th century, painting and sculpture will be supplemented by film. Daily visits to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum will aid us in our study. The works will be treated in terms of function and historical context as well as form. Although the course provides a good background for anyone planning to major in art history, it is designed for any student who wishes to have a survey of the Western artistic heritage.
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This course will explore the major artistic movements of the twentieth century. From Picasso's Cubism to Warhol's Pop, we will consider a wide range of artistic styles and media. If you've always wondered what came after Monet's Impressionism then this is the course for you. We will make daily trips to RISD's Museum. No prior knowledge of art necessary.
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Do you ever wish you could go back in time? We will rattle a few ghosts of the past when we explore the architectural legacy of a city with a rich and complicated history that few can parallel: Berlin. We will virtually travel back in time through the cityscape, orienting ourselves to the different areas of the city and the great buildings, monuments and landmarks that constitute its history.
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