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2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Core Curriculum Requirements
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  • Civic Engagement, Diversity, Ethics, Fine Arts, Natural Science, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Physics-Based Natural Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, Theology, Writing I, Writing II

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Foreign Language Studies-Arabic

Courses are conducted in the target language unless specified otherwise.
  

  • ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I

    1 semester, 3 Credits

    An introduction to formal and spoken Arabic for those students who have never studied the language. Introduces the sound system of Arabic and basic grammatical structures. Students also learn how to read and write Arabic characters. Seeks to develop the student’s oral and written expression, listening and reading comprehension, and understanding of the cultures of the Arab world. 


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  • ARB 102 - Elementary Arabic II

    1 semester, 3 Credits

    Designed for students who have had prior formal exposure to modern standard Arabic; a continuation of ARB 101. Presents basic grammatical structures, reinforces and extends reading skills, techniques for vocabulary building, and writing at the sentence and paragraph level. Emphasizes intensive conversational practice and communication in context. Additional material prepared by the instructor will serve to supplement the textbook for conversations and drills.


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  • ARB 103 - Intermediate Arabic I

    1 semester, 3 Credits

    Designed for students who can read and write the Arabic alphabet, construct basic sentences, and are familiar with basic Arabic grammar concept and vocabulary; a continuation of ARB 102. Students learn how to introduce themselves and to conduct simple conversations on a range of everyday subjects. Students will learn to correctly use present, past, and future tenses, along with more complex vocabulary and grammar.  

     

     


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  • ARB 104 - Intermediate Arabic II

    1 semester, 3 Credits

    Designed for students who have had prior formal exposure to modern standard Arabic; a continuation of ARB 103. Continues the process of presenting basic grammatical structures and reinforces and extends reading skills, techniques for vocabulary building, and writing at the sentence and paragraph level. Emphasizes intensive conversational practice and communication in context. Additional material prepared by the instructor will serve to supplement the textbook in such matters as conversations and drills.


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  • ARB 201 - Arabic Composition

    1 semester, 3 Credits

    Focuses on the development of reading and writing skills through an in-depth analysis of the art of composition in the Arabic language. Different aspects of syntax, register, and grammar will be discussed and practiced. Students will write short pieces in distinct styles. Prerequisite: ARB 104 or equivalent.


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