Arabic (ARBC)

ARBC 1001. Elementary Arabic I. 4 Credit Hours.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking regions.

ARBC 1002. Elementary Arabic II. 4 Credit Hours.

Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic with further study of the culture of Arabic-speaking regions.

ARBC 10X1. Trans Arabic Elementary I. 3 Credit Hours.

ARBC 10X2. Trans Arabic Elementary II. 3 Credit Hours.

ARBC 1501. Understanding Arab Culture. 3 Credit Hours.

Arab beliefs and values regarding topics such as religion, society, family, the dynamics between men and women, and social norms are discussed. Taught in English.

ARBC 1XXX. Arabic Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.

ARBC 2001. Intermediate Arabic I. 3 Credit Hours.

A rapid review of grammar with continued use of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Arabic, all with a cultural emphasis.

ARBC 2002. Intermediate Arabic II. 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Arabic in an introduction to literature and within a cultural context.

ARBC 2301. Arabic Arts, Science and Technology Through History. 3 Credit Hours.

An examination of Arab accomplishments in Sciences, Technology, Philosophy and Art (700-1300 AD) through historical documents, books and movies. Taught in English.

ARBC 2XXX. Arabic Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.

ARBC 3001. Advanced Arabic I. 3 Credit Hours.

Advanced grammar, listening, reading, writing, speaking, the language of contemporary Arabic society, politics and culture through task-based language teaching. Taught in Arabic.

ARBC 3002. Advanced Arabic II. 3 Credit Hours.

Listening, reading, writing, speaking the language of contemporary Arabic society, politics and culture through task-based language teaching. Taught in Arabic.

ARBC 3005. Contemporary Arab Culture. 3 Credit Hours.

This course covers topics in Contemporary Arab Culture in Modern Standard Arabic – such as news stories, cultural debates, contemporary movements, etc. Taught in Arabic.

ARBC 3401. Perspectives on the Arab-Israeli Conflict. 3 Credit Hours.

This course examines diverse perspectives on the Arab-Israeli conflict from literature, film, music, culture, and media in translation. No previous background required. Taught in English.

ARBC 3420. Introduction to Africa. 3 Credit Hours.

This interdisciplinary course will use a variety of approaches to study significant aspects of contemporary Africa’s societies, cultures, and representations. Taught in English.

ARBC 3501. Men-Women In Islam. 3 Credit Hours.

The course discusses contemporary Arab women and men writers' interpretation of the Qur'an demonstrating the egalitarian and anti-patriarchal nature of its teachings. Taught in English.

ARBC 3692. Arabic for Business and Technology I. 3 Credit Hours.

The first sequence of two courses in which students learn the linguistic and pragmatic language of business culture in the Arab World. Taught in Arabic.

ARBC 3813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics of current interest in Arabic.

ARBC 3XXX. Arabic Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.

ARBC 4695. Arabic Internship. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Professional experience with a business/organization in which students enhance their language skills and cultural knowledge in Arabic in relation to the practical goals/objectives of the entity.

ARBC 4699. Undergraduate Research. 1-12 Credit Hours.

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

ARBC 4813. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics of current interest in Arabic.

ARBC 4XXX. Arabic Elective. 1-21 Credit Hours.