Arabic 074
Program Coordinator: Mohamed Alsiadi (973/353-1838)
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21&62:074:101-102Elementary Arabic I, II (3,3)
Development of oral and written proficiency via writing, pronunciation, reading, and grammar.
For students with no knowledge of Arabic. Both terms must be completed to receive credit. |
21&62:074:131,132Intermediate Arabic I, II (3,3)
Continued development of oral and written proficiency. Elementary literary material and exposure to the culture.
Prerequisites: 21&62:074:101-102 or equivalent, as determined by a placement examination. |
21&62:074:220,221 Contemporary Arabic Language and Cultures I & II (3,3)
Course
focuses on developing advanced oral and written fluency of modern
Arabic through study of the cultures and histories of mid-eastern
nations. The course is taught in both Arabic and English, where
emphasis is placed on broadening Arabic vocabulary and grammar;
listening and speaking skills; and discerning the cultural context of
complex readings and speech among Arabic nations/regions.
Prerequisites: 21&62:074:131-132 or equivalent, as determined by a placement examination. |
21&62:074:311,312Arabic Literature in English Translation I & II (3,3)
Representative
works of Arabic literature in translation, including poetry, the novel,
the short story, and plays. Emphasis on how new literary trends reflect
sociocultural change in the Arab world, including debates over
tradition, gender relations, and cultural pluralism. All readings
will be in English; no knowledge of Arabic is necessary.
Prerequisites: 21&62:350:101-102 or equivalent. |
21&62:074:353,354Independent Study in Arabic I & II (3,3)
Prerequisite: By permission of instructor only. |
