14 courses with the subject ARA, 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.
An introductory course in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the application of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary and structures as well as an appreciation of Arabic cultures.
A continuation of ARA 131 in an ever-interactive classroom environment with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well as exposure to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitu and behaviors.
This course provides a freshman-level introduction to a particular topic in Arabic language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students take courses in different topics. This course may, at times, be cross listed with ENG 196. equivalent placement
3.00 credit hours Emphasis on communicative and writing skills. Short basic readings, conversation, grammar and aspects of culture.
A continuation of ARA 231 with more reading, conversation, and composition. Strong emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression. 92
This course provides a sophomore-level examination of a particular topic in Arabic language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students take courses on different topics. The four-credit version includes a lab that examines the topic through Arabic-language texts. This course may, at times, be cross listed with ENG 296. In addition to these requirements, permission from the instructor may be required for the four-credit version of the course. equivalent placement.
A continuation of ARA 232, featuring more complex texts and a greater focus on composition in the language. Strong emphasis on developing proficiency in oral and written expression.
A continuation of ARA 331. Building on the previous course’s use of complex texts and enhanced focus on composition in language. Strong emphasis on strengthening students’ proficiency in oral and written expression. Prerequisites: ARA 331 des
Two courses taught in sequence prepare students to conduct fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country. ARA 395 provides students with an introduction to the cultural, historical, and political overview of the Arabic-speaking world, the realities of living and conducting research abroad, and guidance in crafting a proposal for a research project.
A course focusing on effective communication in formal and
A course focusing on effective communication with native speakers in a professional setting. The course prepares students to engage in formal and informal conversations with native speakers in a business setting. Additionally, students are introduced to composing business letters, memos/notes and emails.
This course examines digital storytelling within a topical context. Students both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own digital narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated for credit so long as the topics are different. May be cross listed with other Digital Storytelling courses. All academic programs abroad are subject to departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar’s Office prior to departure. Prerequisite Any introductory Arabic course or permission of coordinator.
Two courses taught in sequence prepare students to conduct fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country. In ARA 495, students will conduct fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country by their proposal (successful proposal and defense of the project will culminate with the submission of an essay and a presentation, to be delivered upon the students’ return to the University). NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad are subject to departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar’s Office prior to departure. Prerequisite: Any introductory Arabic course or permission of coordinator.
This course provides a detailed investigation of a special topic in Arabic language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students take courses in different topics.
Source: Johnson C Smith University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
