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ARBC 401 - Elementary Arabic I
Credits:
4.00
This course introduces students to the language of Arabic
and the culture of the Middle East. It teaches writing and
pronounciation of Arabic letters and words, as well as a
number of common phrases, such as greetings and cordial
interactions. Both modern standard Arabic and colloquial
Egyptian are taught. It also introduces students to basic
aspects of Arabic culture and history. Special fee.
ARBC 402 - Elementary Arabic II
Credits:
4.00
This course builds on skills of learning Arabic acquired in
ARBC 401. It continues with the teaching of these skills,
which are listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It
expands the students' acquisition of grammar, and widens
their famililiarity with the Middle East culture. It
teaches both modern Standard Arabic and colloquial
Egyptian. Prereq: ARBC 401 or permission from the
instructor. Special fee.
ARBC 503 - Intermediate Arabic
Credits:
4.00
This intermediate level course builds on the skills of
reading comprehension and the writing and speaking of
Modern Standard Arabic that were acquired in first-year
Arabic. It takes students to the next level of familiarity
with, and the practice of, Arabic. It also puts a heavier
weight on using the Egyptian dialect of Arabic in
conversation. Prereq: ARBC 402 or permission from the
instructor. Special fee.
ARBC 504 - Intermediate Arabic
Credits:
4.00
This intermediate level course builds on the skills of
reading and reading comprehension and the writing and
speaking of Modern Standard Arabic that were acquired in
Arabic 503. Students begin to read Arabic newspapers,
websites, and other simple reading materials. An emphasis
on using the Egyptian dialect of Arabic in conversation
continues. Prereq: ARBC 503 or permission of the
instructor. Special fee.
ARBC 595 - Arabic Practicum
Credits:
2.00
Practical use of Arabic language and culture through
special projects outside the classroom. May be repeated
for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: Permission. Special fee.
ARBC 631 - Advanced Arabic I
Credits:
4.00
This advanced intermediate level course builds on the
skills of reading and reading comprehension, and the
writing and speaking, of Modern Standard Arabic that were
acquired in ARBC 504. Students continue to read Arabic
newpapers, websites and other materials, and bring their
findings to share in class discussions. An even greater
empahsis than in lower levels of Arabic, are placed on
acquiring and practicing the Egyptian dialect of Arabic in
class conversations. Prereq: ARBC 504 or permission from
the instructor. Special fee.
ARBC 632 - Advanced Arabic II
Credits:
4.00
This advanced intermediate level course builds on the
skills of reading and reading comprehension, and the
writing and speaking, of Modern Standard Arabic. Students
contunue to read Arabic newspapers, websites and other
materials, and bring their findings to share in class
discussions. An even greater emphasis than in lower levels
of Arabic, are placed on acquiring and practicing the
Egyptian dialect of Arabic in class conversations. Prereq:
ARBC 631 or permission from the instructor. Special fee.