CRN |
94133 |
Distribution |
D / *
(FLLC) |
Course
No. |
ARAB 106 |
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Title |
Intensive
Arabic |
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Professor |
Hezi Brosh |
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Schedule |
Tu Wed Th 10:00 am - 12:40 pm LC 118 |
8
credits The
course is an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) as it is used in Arab
countries today. In the first part, students will be introduced to Arabic
script, pronunciation, and essentials of basic Arabic structures, syntax and
vocabulary. These are reinforced by reading graded texts. In the second part,
students will expand their active and passive lexicon and grammatical
structures through various authentic texts. Through both parts of the course
the four basic linguistic skills will be dealt with simultaneously. Significant aspects of Arab culture will be
highlighted as well as differences between MSA and educated spoken Arabic.
Students will work in the language lab, watch movies, TV programs and will have
additional two-hour sessions with the Arabic tutor mainly for conversational
practice.
CRN |
94131 |
Distribution |
D / *
(FLLC) |
Course
No. |
ARAB 201 |
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Title |
Intermediate
Arabic |
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Professor |
Sanaa Sadek |
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Schedule |
Tu Wed Th 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm LC 115 |
This course will focus on the functional use of
Arabic in a natural communication setting. The four basic linguistic skills
will be dealt with simultaneously. Active and passive lexicon as well as
advanced grammatical structures will be taught through exposure to a wide range
of texts. Aspects of Arab culture and differences between Modern Standard
Arabic and the spoken language will be highlighted. Conducted mainly in Modern
Standard Arabic.
CRN |
94132 |
Distribution |
B/D / *
(FLLC) |
Course
No. |
ARAB 301 |
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Title |
Advanced
Arabic |
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Professor |
Sanaa Sadek |
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Schedule |
Tu Wed Th 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm LC 120 |
The course focuses on developing a significant
level of linguistic and communicative competence in the language. The four linguistic skills will be dealt
with simultaneously. Modern literary and
expository texts, as well as a selection of texts from Arab media will be read
to expand active and passive lexicon and grammatical structures. Differences between modern standard Arabic
as well as aspects of Arab cultures will be highlighted.