GREAL
Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN ARABIC (ARB)
ARB 101 Beginning Standard Arabic (4)
Study of the alphabet, sounds, and writing style. Basic grammatical structures and development of reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills. For students with no prior study of Arabic.
ARB 102 Beginning Standard Arabic (4)
Developing basic grammatical structures and communication skills. Students read and write short passages on various real life situations. Develop a balanced knowledge of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ARB 201 Intermediate Modern Arabic (3)
Strengthening of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, and building knowledge of Arabic language, literature and culture.
ARB 202 Intermediate Modern Arabic (3)
Intermediate level of skill in Arabic, with which students can read and discuss topics of general interest, including many aspects of Arab culture.
ARB 301 Advanced Arabic (3)
Advanced readings and discussions focus on various literary and cultural topics ranging from classical to contemporary. The course integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. Prerequisite: ARB 202 or permission of instructor.
ARB 302 Advanced Arabic (3)
Advanced readings and discussions focus on various literary and cultural topics ranging from classical to contemporary. The course integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. Prerequisite: ARB 301 or permission of instructor.
ARB 680 Directed Study in Arabic Language and Literature (1-4; maximum 12)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and permission of department chair and instructors.
ARB 101 Beginning Standard Arabic (4)
Study of the alphabet, sounds, and writing style. Basic grammatical structures and development of reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills. For students with no prior study of Arabic.
ARB 102 Beginning Standard Arabic (4)
Developing basic grammatical structures and communication skills. Students read and write short passages on various real life situations. Develop a balanced knowledge of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ARB 201 Intermediate Modern Arabic (3)
Strengthening of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, and building knowledge of Arabic language, literature and culture.
ARB 202 Intermediate Modern Arabic (3)
Intermediate level of skill in Arabic, with which students can read and discuss topics of general interest, including many aspects of Arab culture.
ARB 301 Advanced Arabic (3)
Advanced readings and discussions focus on various literary and cultural topics ranging from classical to contemporary. The course integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. Prerequisite: ARB 202 or permission of instructor.
ARB 302 Advanced Arabic (3)
Advanced readings and discussions focus on various literary and cultural topics ranging from classical to contemporary. The course integrates advanced grammatical constructions with comprehension and communication skills. Prerequisite: ARB 301 or permission of instructor.
ARB 680 Directed Study in Arabic Language and Literature (1-4; maximum 12)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and permission of department chair and instructors.