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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


 

Arabic

  
  • ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I


    Beginning level work in the language. Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic and to the culture of the Arabic-speaking countries. Emphasis on the development of language proficiency at the elementary level according to the ACTFL guidelines

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Chair permission required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARB 101L - Lab for Elementary Arabic I


    Language lab

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ARB 102 - Elementary Arabic II


    Beginning level work in the language. Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking countries. Emphasis on the development of language proficiency at the elementary level according to the ACTFL guidelines

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Normal cycle offering: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARB 102L - Lab for Elementary Arabic II


    Language lab

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ARB 103 - Intermediate Arabic I


    Intermediate-level work in the language, adding more extensive practice in the four basic language skills. Emphasis on the expansion of basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic with further insights into the culture of Arabic-speaking countries. Development of language proficiency at the intermediate level according to the ACTFL guidelines

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ARB 102. Additional course fee required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARB 103L - Lab for Intermediate Arabic I


    Language lab

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ARB 104 - Intermediate Arabic II


    Intermediate-level work in the language, adding more extensive practice in the four basic language skills. Emphasis on the expansion of basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic with further insights into the culture of Arabic-speaking countries. Development of language proficiency at the intermediate level according to the ACTFL guidelines

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ARB 103. Additional course fee required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARB 104L - Lab for Intermediate Arabic II


    Language lab

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ARB 485 - Independent Study


    By invitation of the department. Special literary or linguistic problems under the direction of a member of the language staff.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R

    Credits: 1 to 3