Development of basic communication skills in the spoken language. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Students are introduced to various aspects of arabic culture. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Development of the basic communication skills in the spoken language. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Students are introduced to various aspects of arabic culture. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. This is an intensive course and includes all material covered in ARBC 1001 and ARBC 1002. Not open to native speakers of Arabic. Summer semester only.

This online only asynchronous course will cover the basic grammar and syntax of Arabic, as a means of supplementing a performance-based approach in regular first-year Arabic courses. Students will learn at their own pace how to properly recognize, form and use basic structures of the language. Instructors and tutors will be available at specific times via Internet chat to answer students’ questions.

This course is intended to introduce beginner students to conversation in standard Arabic. This course is entirely oral: it does not introduce the writing system (ARBC 1001) nor anything like formal grammar (ARBC 1002 and ARBC 1102). Rather, it concentrates on communication, conversation, debate and presentation. Not open to native or heritage speakers of Arabic.

Continuing development of communicative skills; further work with the writing system; reading of simple authentic texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Arabic culture presented. Not open to native speakers of a Arabic.

Continuing development of communicative skills; further work with the writing system; reading of simple authentic texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Arabic culture presented. Not open to native speakers of a Arabic.

Advanced language study complemented by Arabic folk tales. Focus on advanced reading comprehension with additional practice in writing, speaking and listening.

Continued advanced study, complemented by readings from authentic print media.

This course introduces one of the spoken Arabic dialects used in everyday conversation. The specific dialect (Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan) varies by semester and instructor.

No restrictions or cross-listings. This course is intended to enable intermediate and advanced Arabic students to engage in conversation in standard Arabic. This course is entirely oral: it does not involve the writing system nor anything like formal grammar. Rather, it concentrates on communication, conversation, debate and presentation. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

This course is an introduction to classical Arabic literature and culture from its beginnings in the fifth century to the thirteenth century C.E. The course includes selections from the Qur’an as well as texts and poetry representing different literary periods: Pre-Islamic, Early Islamic, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Hispano-Arabic. The course also addresses the scientific and technological developments of the period. All readings will be in English translation. No knowledge of Arabic is required. This is a Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course.

The goals of this class include introducing students to realist and experimental modern novels by Arab writers from different countries (including Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan), familiarizing the students with the socio-historic background necessary for thinking and writing critically about the literature and cultures of the region, exploring some of the major recurrent themes in modern Arabic literature, and analyzing the rhetorical devices and literary techniques employed by the authors of these novels. All readings are in English translation. No knowledge of Arabic is required. This is a Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course.

Provides Arabic instruction within an immersion environment in host country. Location of study abroad may vary. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

The Summer Study Abroad program includes excursions on weekends to different parts of Morocco. The course will have two components: a lecture, in Arabic, on Moroccan history and politics. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.

Advanced reading course in Arabic tailored to subject interests of students.