Arabic (ARAB)
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, including Arabic script, grammar, vocabulary, as well as developing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Offered: Resident and Online
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: ARAB 101
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, including grammar, syntax, morphology, phonology, vocabulary, as well as advancing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Offered: Resident and Online
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: ARAB 102
Continued study of Modern Standard Arabic, including grammar, syntax, morphology, phonology, vocabulary, as well as advancing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Offered: Resident and Online
ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: ARAB 201
Continued intermediate study of Modern Standard Arabic, including grammar, syntax, morphology, phonology, vocabulary, as well as advancing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Offered: Resident and Online
ARAB 301 Advanced Conversation and Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: ARAB 202
This course enhances students’ conversational skills in formal and colloquial usage of Modern Standard Arabic, application of advanced grammatical and stylistic devices, reading and listening comprehension, and cultural competence in norms and social practices in the Arab world. Class is conducted in Arabic.
Offered: Resident
ARAB 302 Advanced Conversation and Composition II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: ARAB 301
This course features in-depth study of Modern Standard Arabic, including grammar, syntax, morphology, phonology, and vocabulary critical to increased proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Class is conducted in Arabic.
Offered: Resident
ARAB 324 Arab Cultures and Societies 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of the Middle Eastern world designed to strengthen cultural knowledge and awareness. It will introduce students to elements that contributed to the complex culture of the Arabic world, such as art, culture, demographics, economics, education, government, history, kinship, literature, music, politics, religion, and social mores. Emphasis will be placed on issues salient to cross-cultural interaction and communication. This course is taught in English and does not require knowledge of Arabic.
Offered: Resident and Online