Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB 141 - FIRST YEAR ARABIC I

Short Title: FIRST YEAR ARABIC I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Development of interactional competence in Arabic (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Arabic. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Placement Test is required. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ARAB 141 if student has credit for ARAB 161.

ARAB 142 - FIRST YEAR ARABIC II

Short Title: FIRST YEAR ARABIC II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 141

Description: Continuation of ARAB 141. Development of interactional competence in Arabic (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Arabic. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ARAB 142 if student has credit for ARAB 262.

ARAB 222 - AP CREDIT IN ARABIC LANGUAGE

Short Title: AP/OTH CREDIT ARABIC LANGUAGE

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Transfer Courses

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both ARAB 222 and ARAB 141. Does not receive distribution credit.

ARAB 238 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study, Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours may vary each semester. Contact department for current semester’s topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

ARAB 263 - SECOND YEAR ARABIC I

Short Title: SECOND YEAR ARABIC I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 142

Description: Continuation of ARAB 142. Development of interactional competence in Arabic (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Arabic. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ARAB 263 if student has credit for ARAB 201.

ARAB 264 - SECOND YEAR ARABIC II

Short Title: SECOND YEAR ARABIC II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 263

Description: Continuation of ARAB 263. Development of interactional competence in Arabic (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Arabic. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ARAB 264 if student has credit for ARAB 202.

ARAB 301 - THIRD YEAR ARABIC I

Short Title: THIRD YEAR ARABIC I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 264

Description: Continuation of ARAB 264. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced.

ARAB 302 - THIRD YEAR ARABIC II

Short Title: THIRD YEAR ARABIC II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 301

Description: Continuation of ARAB 301. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced.

ARAB 354 - CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MEDIA ARABIC

Short Title: CRIT ANALYSIS OF MEDIA ARABIC

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 301 or

Description: Critical examination of Arabic print and digital media with a focus on close reading, critical interpretation, and analysis. Students will work on a variety of media sources, including newspapers, magazines, blogs, academic journals, and news websites that address current political and social topics. From accounts of diplomatic relations and conferences to protests and demonstrations, conflicts and terrorism, and government policy and elections, students will receive practical training in critical reading of news stories in Modern Standard Arabic.

ARAB 477 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.