Arabic

Arabic Courses

Arabic 100-level courses are elementary language courses that introduce students to the basic sound, writing, and case systems of Arabic. Students also learn to read, write, and converse on a number of basic themes related to their families and lives at college.

Arabic 200-level courses are intermediate courses that lead students to more advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and oral skills. Students acquire the grammar necessary for reading authentic Arabic texts and for writing essays. They learn to read, write and converse on a broad range of themes. Arabic 201 completes the language requirement and is prerequisite for Arabic 202. 200-level courses taught in translation require no knowledge of Arabic, nor do they presuppose familiarity with the methods of literary and cultural criticism.

Arabic 300-level courses are advanced-intermediate level language courses. Students register for independent studies in Arabic (395/396) after completing Arabic 202. These courses combine special topics in literature and culture with advanced Arabic grammar and essay writing. Courses taught in translation presuppose familiarity with the basic methods of literary and cultural criticism.

Arabic 400-level courses are seminars taught in translation and are suitable for all students with a strong background in literary or cultural studies.

• ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I
• ARB 102 - Elementary Arabic II
• ARB 120 - Introduction to Arabic Literature and Culture in Translation: Contemporary Arabic Novel Continuity and Change
• ARB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I
• ARB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II