Arabic (ARAB)

Explanation of Course Descriptions, Symbols, and Terms

ARAB 101 First Semester Arabic (Units: 4)

Basic elementary Arabic. Conversation in the language, diction, reading, study of the fundamentals of grammar, simple oral and written exercises, and an introduction to Arabic-speaking cultures.

Course Attributes:

  • C2: Humanities
  • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
  • Global Perspectives

ARAB 102 Second Semester Arabic (Units: 4)

Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent.

Continuation of First Semester Arabic.

Course Attributes:

  • C2: Humanities
  • Global Perspectives

ARAB 300 Reading Qur'anic Arabic (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Completion of al-Kitaab Part 1 or equivalent, or at least four semesters of Arabic or equivalent. For native speakers, permission of the instructor.

An introduction to readings of the Qur'an, with an emphasis on oral quality and literary value.

ARAB 450 Contemporary Arabic and Arab American Literature (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; or permission of the instructor.

Contemporary literature from Arab American and Arabic speaking communities and their diasporas. Exploration of the political and cultural context of the Arab region by using poetry and fiction as a foundation.
(This course is offered as RRS 450 and ARAB 450. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

  • UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
  • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
  • Global Perspectives