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Courses in Arabic (designated ARAB) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
- the general education requirements in the arts and humanities;
- a major or minor in humanities; and
- electives
A basic foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Arabic speakers orally and on writing at an elementary level.
Prerequisite: ARAB 111. A continuation of the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Arabic speakers orally and on writing at an advanced elementary level. Much of the class is conducted in Arabic.
(Conducted in English.) A study of the origin and historical development of Arabic culture and traditions.
(Conducted in English.) A study of the historical, literary, and cultural traditions of the Arabic speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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