Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB:101 Beginning Arabic I (4 Credits)

Sequential. Acquisition of basic speaking, listening comprehension skills, with emphasis on development of self-expression in everyday situations, through culturally authentic media and texts. (Formerly 3501:101)

ARAB:102 Beginning Arabic II (4 Credits)

Sequential. Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent. Acquisition of basic reading, speaking, writing and listening comprehension skills, with emphasis on development of self-expression in everyday situations, through culturally authentic media and texts. (Formerly 3501:102)

ARAB:201 Intermediate Arabic I (4 Credits)

Sequential. Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or equivalent. Continuing acquisition of competence in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing through use of culturally authentic materials, with emphasis on developing accuracy and self-expression. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:201)

ARAB:202 Intermediate Arabic II (4 Credits)

Sequential. Prerequisite: ARAB 201 or equivalent. Continuing acquisition of competence in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing through use of culturally authentic materials, with emphasis on developing accuracy and self-expression. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:202)

ARAB:210 Arabic Culture through Film (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: 32 credit hours including English Composition I and II [ENGL 111 and ENGL 112] or equivalent. Exploration of Arabic culture through viewing of films subtitled in English. Readings and discussions in English. Does not count toward minor in Arabic. (Formerly 3501:210)

Ohio Transfer 36: Yes

Gen Ed: - Humanities

ARAB:301 Composition and Conversation (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: ARAB 202 or equivalent. Further development of language skills acquired at the intermediate level: Writing, Speaking, Listening Comprehension and Reading. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:301)

ARAB:302 Arabic Media (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: ARAB 202 or equivalent. Further development of practical language skills with a focus on Arabic media. The course also will enrich students understanding of Arabic culture. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:302)

ARAB:303 Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: ARAB 202 or equivalent. Enhancement of students' communicative skills with emphasis on development of the ability to read, appreciate and discuss Modern Arabic Literature. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:303)

ARAB:304 Cultural Readings in Arabic (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: ARAB 202 or equivalent. Enhancement of communicative skills in Arabic with a focus on development of the ability to read, appreciate and discuss Arabic writing. (Conducted in Arabic). (Formerly 3501:304)

ARAB:311 Arabic Cultural Experience Abroad (1-8 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. Residence and study abroad in an Arabic-speaking country. May be repeated once with different content. Only 8 credits allowable for minor in Arabic. (Formerly 3501:311)

ARAB:422 Special Topics in Arabic (1-4 Credits)

Prerequisite: Two of the group of [ARAB 301, ARAB 302, ARAB 303, ARAB 304] or permission of instructor. Development of specialized language skills or reading of significant works of literature or culture not studied in other courses. (Conducted in Arabic.) (May be repeated once with different topic for a maximum total of 8 credits.) (Formerly 3501:422)

ARAB:497 Individual Reading in Arabic (1-4 Credits)

Prerequisite: ARAB 202 and permission of the instructor and department chair. Individual study under the guidance of professor. May be repeated once with departmental permission for a total of 8 credits. (Formerly 3501:497)