8 courses with the subject ARAB, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARAB 101LElementary Arabic I3
Credit(s) Liberal Arts An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the form used in public discourse throughout the Arab world. Writing in the Arabic script, intensive pronunciation practice, conversational vocabulary, reading unaccented texts. Homework includes mandatory audio and video practice. Through the language study, the student is introduced to the Arabic culture. Two weekly one-hour sessions of audio and video practice in the Language Center are strongly encouraged. Closed to heritage speakers and students from countries where Arabic is commonly spoken. Annually.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, the form used in public discourse throughout the Arab world. Writing in the Arabic script, intensive pronunciation practice, conversational vocabulary, reading unaccented texts. Homework includes mandatory audio and video practice. Through the language study, the student is introduced to the Arabic culture. Two weekly one-hour sessions of audio and video practice in the Language Center are strongly encouraged. Closed to heritage speakers and students from countries where Arabic is commonly spoken. Annually.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts A continuation of the Elementary course. The elements of basic Arabic are consolidated with further practice in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Homework includes mandatory audio and video practice through the Language Center. All language study will be grounded in the context of the Arab culture and with an awareness of the various local dialects in the Arab world. Two weekly one-hour sessions of audio and video practice in the Language Center are strongly encouraged. Closed to heritage speakers and students from countries where Arabic is commonly spoken.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts A continuation of the Elementary course. The elements of basic Arabic are consolidated with further practice in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Homework includes mandatory audio and video practice through the Language Center. All language study will be grounded in the context of the Arab culture and with an awareness of the various local dialects in the Arab world. Two weekly one-hour sessions of audio and video practice in the Language Center are strongly encouraged. Closed to heritage speakers and students from countries where Arabic is commonly spoken.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts Dual listed as CSAR 150L The course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the Arab World. It presents the diversity of backgrounds, dialects, religions, aspirations, and Everyday challenges in the Middle East and Northern Africa, and clarifies the distinctions that must be made with the perspectives of neighboring non-Arab Islamic countries such as Iran or Turkey, and with the larger Islamic world. The course will also examine the cultural richness of Arab communities in America, Europe, and other expatriate settings, especially in relation to the increased scrutiny to which they have been subjected since the tragedy of 9/11. Taught in English.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts “Special topics” courses serve as a vehicle by which a department may offer a topical or thematic study not included in the regular course offerings. The specific title is indicated When the course is listed in the schedule of classes. Also may be taken abroad.
Credit(s) Liberal Arts “Special topics” courses serve as a vehicle by which a department may offer a topical or thematic study not included in the regular course offerings. The specific title is indicated When the course is listed in the schedule of classes. Also may be taken abroad.
Credit(s) Non Liberal Arts Open to students who have gained an Intermediate level of Arabic language or Heritage speakers of Arabic, with after formal interview and permission from the department Chair. Qualifying students engage in supervised research or teaching assistantships on campus. Subject to departmental pre-approval, students may also engage in work experience with an approved off-campus company or agency in the U.S. or abroad. Work performance, assigned research or readings, and an internship report (for three or more credits) constitute the basis of the experience. Number of credits is determined beforehand by mutual agreement.
