ARB 0001 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic. Pronunciation, script, basic grammar, and reading skills. No previous knowledge of Arabic language or script required.

ARB 0002 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic
Continuation of Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I. Communicative approach through development of four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisites: Arabic 1 or equivalent.

ARB 0003 Intermediate Standard Arabic
A continuation of Elementary Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic grammar, reading and discussion of selected texts. Prerequisites: Arabic 1, 2.

ARB 0004 Intermediate Standard Arabic II
A continuation of Elementary Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic grammar, reading and discussion of selected texts. Prerequisites: Arabic 1, 2.

ARB 0021 Arabic Reading, Composition & Conversation
Emphasis on active control of grammar and vocabulary. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and translating. Prerequisites: Arabic 4 or equivalent.

ARB 0022 Arabic Reading, Composition & Conversation
Emphasis on active control of grammar and vocabulary. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and translating.
Prerequisites: Arabic 4 or equivalent.

ARB 0062 Modern Arabic Literature
Modern Arabic Literature. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0063 Arabian Nights
A survey of the composition, structure, history, and importance of the Arabian Nights, the famous tales narrated by Shahrazad during 1001 nights, with selected reading of the most important tales. The dissemination of the tales and their transmission to other regions of the world including their impact on other cultures as reflected in writing, art, and film.

ARB 0091 Special Topics
Selected topics in Arabic literature and culture. Conducted in English. Recent offerings include Arab Culture Today, Love and Literature in Islam: Human and Divine, War Memories: Arab Writing from 1975 to the Present, and The Literary Qur'an. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0092 Special Topics
Selected topics in Arabic literature and culture. Conducted in English. Recent offerings include Arab Culture Today, Love and Literature in Islam: Human and Divine, War Memories: Arab Writing from 1975 to the Present, and The Literary Qur'an. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0093 Directed Study: Language or Literature
Guided independent study of an approved topic. Please see departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ARB 0094 Directed Study: Language or Literature
Guided independent study of an approved topic. Please see departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ARB 0121 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic
Intensive practice in speaking, reading, writing and translating Modern Standard Arabic. Focus on contemporary Arab culture through Arabic media. Materials selected from newspapers, short fiction, films, TV programs and advanced textbooks. Written and oral presentations. Prerequisites: Arabic 22 or equivalent.

ARB 0122 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic
Intensive practice in speaking, reading, writing and translating Modern Standard Arabic. Focus on contemporary Arab culture through Arabic media. Materials selected from newspapers, short fiction, films, TV programs and advanced textbooks. Written and oral presentations. Prerequisites: Arabic 121 or equivalent.

ARB 0191 Special Topics
Advanced courses taught in Arabic. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0192 Special Topics
Advanced courses taught in Arabic. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0193 Advanced Directed Study: Language or Literature
Guided independent study in Arabic literature and culture with readings in Arabic Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0194 Advanced Directed Study: Language or Literature
Guided independent study in Arabic literature and culture with readings in Arabic. Please see departmental website for specific details.

ARB 0196 Arabic Teaching Internship
Arabic Teaching Internship. Please see departmental website for specific details.

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