Arabic (ARABC)

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Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduates:

(4-0) Cr. 4. F.


Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in Arabic, within the context of Arabic culture. Attention to the use of the Arabic alphabet.

(4-0) Cr. 4. S.

Prereq: ARABC 101 or placement by department exam.
Continuation of ARABC 101. Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in Arabic, within the context of Arabic culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

Cr. arr. Alt. SS., offered irregularly.


Supervised instruction in Arabic language and culture, formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Arabic.

(4-0) Cr. 4. F.

Prereq: ARABC 102 or placement by department exam
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in Arabic, within the context of Arabic culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

(4-0) Cr. 4.

Prereq: ARABC 201 or placement by department exam
Continuation of Arabic 201. Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in Arabic, within the context of Arabic culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

Cr. arr. Alt. SS., offered irregularly.

Prereq: ARABC 102 or equivalent
Supervised instruction in Arabic language and culture, formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Arabic.

Cr. 3. S.


Survey of contemporary Arabic culture in the Middle East and North Africa as reflected in history, language, the arts, and social institutions with attention to the Arab Diaspora. Taught in English.

Cr. 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Permission of Arabic staff and department Chair.
Independent study with focus on areas other than those in which courses are offered. No more than 6 credits in ARABC 490 may be counted toward graduation.