Course description
The Arabic Studies program offers classical and modern Arabic literature, Arabic language and linguistics, folklore, the Arab woman, the Maghreb and its peoples, as well as general courses on history and culture.
ARB 1111 - Basic Arabic I
Description: Functional use of Modern Standard Arabic for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Recitations, readings and oral drills.
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Credit Hours: 6.0
Last Offered: Summer 2010, Fall 2009, Summer 2009, Fall 2008
ARB 1112 - Basic Arabic II
Description: Functional use of Modern Standard Arabic for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Recitations, readings and oral drills, supplementary language laboratory work. Prerequisites: ARB 1111 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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Credit Hours: 6.0
Last Offered: Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Summer 2009, Spring 2009
ARB 1121 - Intermediate Arabic I
Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work. Prerequisites: ARB 1111 and 1112 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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Credit Hours: 5.0
Last Offered: Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006
ARB 1122 - Intermediate Arabic II
Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work. Prerequisites: ARB 1111 and 1112 and 1121 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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Credit Hours: 5.0
Last Offered: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007
ARB 1123 - Intermediate Arabic I
Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2004, Fall 2003, Fall 2002
ARB 1124 - Intermediate Arabic II
Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2005, Spring 2004, Spring 2003
ARB 1125 - Intermediate Arabic III
Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2005, Fall 2004
ARB 1131 - Intensive Adv Arabic I
Description: Advanced communication skills including reading and discussing topics on current events. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2005, Fall 2000
ARB 1132 - Intensive Adv Arabic II
Description: Advanced communication skills including reading and discussing topics on current events. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Summer 1999, Spring 1998
ARB 1141 - Intro to Coll Egypt Arabic
Description: Training in the use of colloquial Egyptian Arabic, focusing on listening and speaking skills. Supplementary laboratory work and drills.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008
ARB 2100 - Arabic Lit in English Trans
Description: The major works of Arabic literature in translation. Conducted in English. Satisfies Diversity Requirement.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 1998
ARB 2141 - Arab-Andulasian Legacy
Description: The impact of the Arab period on the Iberian Peninsula from the historical, cultural and literary viewpoints.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
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ARB 2142 - Arab Culture
Description: Arab culture and civilization with emphasis on the Arab people's contribution to the arts and sciences. Satisfies Diversity Requirement.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008
ARB 3412 - Special Topics
Description: Advanced study of topics of special interest in Arabic literary and/or cultural studies. May be repeated for credit if topic changes. Fulfills core requirements for Arabic minor.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006
ARB 5900 - ARB: Independent Study
Description: Supervised study, activity or research. May be taken more than once. Prior approval of chair and instructor.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
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