| 1001-2 |
Beginning Arabic I-II (4-4) |
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Fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing of Modern Standard Arabic. |
| 1201-2 |
Intensive Elementary Arabic I-II (6-6) |
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Fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing of Modern Arabic. Arab 1201 is prerequisite to Arab 1202. Laboratory fee. |
| 2001-2 |
Intermediate Arabic I-II (4-4) |
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Continuation of Arab 1001- 2. Further development of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of Modern Standard Arabic. Prerequisite: Arab 1001- 2 or equivalent. Laboratory fee. |
| 2201-3201 |
Intensive Intermediate/Advanced Arabic I-II (6-6) |
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Continuation of Arab 1201- 2. Arab 1202 is prerequisite to Arab 2201; Arab 2201 is prerequisite to Arab 3201. Laboratory fee. |
| 3001 |
Advanced Arabic (4) |
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Emphasis on development of speaking skills at the advanced level of proficiency. Discussion of cultural and social issues based on a selection of contemporary written and audiovisual materials from Arab media sources. Prerequisite: Arab 2002 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee. |
| 3301 |
Modern Arabic Literature (3) |
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Short stories, short plays, poems, formal speeches, and panel discussions in Modern Standard Arabic, with attention to linguistic and stylistic aspects. Prerequisite: Arab 3001 or equivalent and permission of instructor. |
| 3302 |
Media Arabic (3) |
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Authentic scripted and audiovisual materials from various contemporary Arab media outlets including television and radio newscast and cultural programs; newspaper and magazine articles; films and documentaries; and the Internet. Prerequisite: Arab 3001 or 3301 or permission of instructor. |
| 4001 |
Genres in Modern Arabic Literature (3) |
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Historical development of short Arabic stories or short Arabic plays throughout the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Arab 3301 or permission of instructor. |
| 4002 |
Arabic Narratives Through the Ages (3) |
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Reading and discussion of narratives, such as those found in stories of The Thousand and One Nights, or travel adventures, such as those of Ibn Battuta and his successors. Prerequisite: Arab 3301 or permission of instructor. |
| 4501 |
Arabic-English Translation (3) |
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Theoretical background and practical applications of translation strategies from Arabic to English that are necessary for professional translation tasks. Prerequisite: Arab 3301 or 3302. |
| 4502 |
Arabic-English Advanced Translation and Editing (1 to 3) |
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The professional translation and editing of various types of material. Prerequisite: Arab 4501. |
