| 1–2 |
Beginning Arabic I—II (4—4) |
Staf |
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Fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing of Modern Standard Arabic. (Academic year) |
| 3–4 |
Intermediate Arabic I—II (4—4) |
Staf |
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Continuation of Arab 1–2. Further development of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of Modern Standard Arabic. Prerequisite: Arab 1–2 or equivalent. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year) |
| 9–10 |
Advanced Intermediate Arabic I—II (3—3) |
Staf |
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Continuation of Arab 3–4. Further development of speaking, understanding, reading and writing skills of Modern Standard Arabic. Prerequisite: Arab 4 or equivalent. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year) |
| 103 |
Advanced Arabic Conversation (3) |
Staff |
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Emphasis on development of speaking skills at the advanced level of proficiency. Discussion of cultural and social issues based on a selection of contemporary written and audiovisual materials from Arab media sources. Prerequisite: Arab 4 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee, $50. (Fall) |
| 104 |
Advanced Readings in Arabic (3) |
Staff |
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Preparation for further studies in Arabic literature. Short stories, short plays, poems, formal speeches, and panel discussions in Modern Standard Arabic, with attention to linguistic and stylistic aspects. Prerequisite: Arab 103 or equivalent and permission of instructor. (Spring) |
| 106 |
Media Arabic (3) |
Staff |
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Authentic scripted and audiovisual materials from various contemporary Arab media outlets including television and radio newscast and cultural programs; newspaper and magazine articles; films and documentaries; and the Internet. Prerequisite: Arab 103 or 104 or permission of instructor. |
| 120 |
Genres in Modern Arabic Literature (3) |
Staff |
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Historical development of short Arabic stories or short Arabic plays throughout the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Arab 104 or permission of instructor. |
| 121 |
Arabic Narratives Through the Ages (3) |
Staff |
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Reading and discussion of narratives, such as those found in stories of The Thousand and One Nights, or travel adventures, such as those of Ibn Battuta and his successors. Prerequisite: Arab 104 or permission of instructor. |
