ARAB 304/305
Advanced Modern Standard Arabic
This course sequence aims to consolidate and expand the acquisition of more complex grammatical structures as well as vocabulary, develop reading strategies and competence in a wide range of topics, and help increase learners' awareness and understanding of Arab culture through topics related to contemporary Arabic society, history, and literature. (3 credits)
ARAB 306
Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I
Covering the spoken variety of Egypt in an extended range of communicative contexts where Egyptian Colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic are certain to merge.
(3 credits)
ARAB 307
Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic II
Covering the spoken variety of Egypt in an extended range of communicative contexts where Egyptian Colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic are certain to merge. Focus is on integrating the Colloquial with the Standard. (3 credits)
ARAB 310
Intermediate Levantine Colloquial Arabic I
Covering the spoken variety of the Levant in an extended range of communicative contexts where Levantine Colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic are certain to merge.
(3 credits)
ARAB 311
Intermediate Levantine Colloquial Arabic II
Covering the spoken variety of the Levant in an extended range of communicative contexts where Levantine Colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic are certain to merge. Focus is on integrating the Colloquial with the Standard.
(3 credits)
ARAB 330/331/332
Listening Strategies
The sequence is specifically designed to train students to listen to various varieties of Arabic (Modern Standard and Educated Spoken) in different contexts. This course trains students to recognize these features, gives them the rules needed to decipher the interaction among these varieties, and provides them with the listening strategies they need to perform at the Superior level.
(3 credits)
Courses required for both the GCPS and MPS in Arabic (18 graduate credits):
ARAB 603
Advanced Arabic into English Translation
This course is an in-depth practicum in translation from Arabic into English. It uses a presentation, discussion, and workshop format to explore the complexities of translation as an exercise of textual interpretation and linguistic transformation.
(3 credits)
ARAB 604
Arabic /English Interpreting
This course is an advanced practicum in oral interpretation from Arabic into English. It uses a presentation, discussion, and workshop format to explore the complexities of oral interpretation as an exercise of cross linguistic transformation. It includes training in on-sight, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation.
(3 credits)
ARAB 610
Islamic Culture
Examines core topics related to Islamic culture and society. By the end of this course, students will have acquired mastery of the research tools necessary to analyze and synthesize primary source information in Arabic about Islamic culture as well as the fundamental concepts required to interpret Islamic culture in context. Course discussions take place in Arabic. (3 credits)
ARAB 628A
Special Topics in Arabic Studies: Egypt and Syria
From a comparative vantage point, this course focuses on both common and unique problems facing Egypt and Syria. By the end of this course, students will gain analytical knowledge of the inter-relationship between history and current affairs in two major Arab countries, Syria and Egypt. Course readings and discussions take place in Arabic.
(3 credits)
ARAB 640
Socio-political Issues in Contemporary Arab Societies
This course examines a number of problematic socio-political issues facing contemporary Arab societies, ranging from differences in the political systems, inter-Arab dynamics, the economic impacts of globalization, through pressure for westernization in such areas as democratic state institutions, women's rights and human rights, to the role of religion in government and law. Throughout this course, students increasingly gain an in depth understanding of the social and political parameters permeating today's Arab society. Course readings and discussions take place in Arabic.
(3 credits)
ARAB 650
The Arab World and Contemporary International Relations
This course examines the political interests and diplomatic positions of Arabic-speaking countries in the contemporary international context. By the end of this course, students will gain a better understanding of the multiplicity of forces interacting and competing within the Arab World to influence its relations with the world community. Course readings and discussions take place in Arabic.
(3 credits)
Courses required for the MPS in Arabic (12 graduate credits):
ARAB 628B
Special Topics in Arabic Studies
In-depth study of a particular aspect of Arabic Studies. (3-6 credits)
ARAB 638
Special Topics in Middle Eastern Studies
In-depth study of a particular aspect of Middle Eastern Studies. (3-6 credits)
ARAB 788
Internship in Arabic
Field and/or professional experience in the student's area of interest in a public or private institution where Arabic is the language of work. (3 credits)
ARAB 789
Independent Study in Arabic
Independent study in Arabic as arranged between a graduate faculty member and student. (3 credits)
