Arabic (Arab)

The information below lists undergraduate courses approved in this subject area effective Fall, 2006. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Timetable for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

101 Elementary Arabic I.
4 Hours. Introduction to and practice in speaking, reading, and writing Arabic and comprehending spoken Arabic. Prerequisite: For students who have not studied Arabic or placement as determined by test score or consent of the instructor.

102 Elementary Arabic II.
4 Hours. Continues Arabic 101. Prerequisite: Arab 101 or adequate performance on the placement test or consent of the instructor.

103 Intermediate Arabic I.
4 Hours. Continuation of practice in speaking, reading, and writing Arabic and comprehending spoken Arabic. Prerequisite: Arab 102 or adequate performance on the placement test or consent of the instructor.

104 Intermediate Arabic II.
4 Hours. Continuation of practice in comprehending spoken Arabic and reading Arabic with some work in speaking and writing Arabic. Prerequisite: Arab 103 or adequate performance on the placement test or consent of the instructor.

201 Advanced Literary Arabic.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Reading texts and advanced Arabic grammar focusing on the weak verbs and complex syntax. Texts include passages from the Qur'an, Kalila wa Dimna, and other stories, novels, newspaper articles, and academic articles. Prerequisites: Arab 104 or appropriate score on the departmental placement test and consent of the instructor.

202 Qur'an/Advanced Literary Arabic.
4 Hours. One additional hour each week in the language laboratory. Readings in the Qur'an, including further advanced Arabic grammar focusing on the weak verbs and complex syntax. Prerequisites: Arab 201, or appropriate score on the placement test and consent of the instructor.

Information provided by the Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Programs.
This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.