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For more information about these courses see the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures website: .
Language Placement information see 4.59 Placement in Language Courses.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
202
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Beginners Arabic I
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A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes:
See 4.59 Placement in Language Courses.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
301
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Continuing Arabic I
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A comprehensive course that includes further training in listening, speaking, reading and writing Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
311
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Modern Standard Arabic Language
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Stresses oral skills and cultural understanding in an immersion setting. While the focus will be on speaking and aural comprehension, reading and writing will also be covered.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Corequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 309.
Notes:
Normally offered during Spring/Summer intersessions in an Arabic-speaking country. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
317
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Muslim Civilization I
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Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia and the West up to the end of the eighteenth century.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
319
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Muslim Civilization II
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Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia, and the West focusing on the developments of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 9 units.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
331
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Intermediate Arabic I
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A comprehensive course that increases the command of the structure of modern standard Arabic through reading materials; develops reading and writing skills and comprehension. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
343
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Topics in Colloquial Spoken Arabic I
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Introduction to the everyday spoken language used in a particular Arabic-speaking country or region. Spoken varieties of Arabic taught may include Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf Varieties, and North African.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
345
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Topics in Colloquial Spoken Arabic II
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A continuation of the everyday spoken language used in a particular Arabic-speaking country or region. Spoken varieties of Arabic taught may include Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf Varieties, and North African.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
The corresponding language in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 343.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
354
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Topics in Arabic Language and Linguistics
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Exploration of aspects of the Arabic language through classical and modern sources. Topics may include the history of the Arabic language, Arabic in Muslim contexts, the varieties of Arabic, Arabic linguistics, and the grammatical tradition.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
358
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Topics in Cinema of Muslim Societies
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Exploration of the diversity of national and regional cinemas in predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Notes:
Taught in English.
Also known as:
(formerly Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 357)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
360
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Topics in Muslim Literatures
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Study of literary texts within the context of the rich, diverse traditions and cultures of predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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