Arabic (ARA)

ARA 101  Elementary Arabic I  (3 credits)  
An introduction to the Arabic language through comprehensive approach designed to develop fundamental communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Course Rotation: TBA.
Prerequisites: This course does not have a prerequisite.
ARA 102  Elementary Arabic II  (3 credits)  
A continuation of the principles established in ARA 101. Course Restrictions/Requirements:listed prereq or 2 years of high school Arabic or equivalent.
Course Rotation: TBA.
Prerequisites: ARA 101 with minimum grade of D or Placement Exam score of 21.
ARA 154  Topic: From Arabic Literature in Translation  (3 credits)  
ARA 154A  The Prismatic Arab World: The Culture and Literature of the Coptics, Kurds, Nubians, and Turks  (3 credits)  
This course will reveal the multilayered and diverse components of the Arab world. It will focus on the culture and literatures of the Coptics, the Kurds, the Nubians, and the Turks. All readings and discussions are in English.
Prerequisites: This course does not have a prerequisite.
ARA 154B  Topic: Arabs in their own words  (3 credits)  
Arabic literature, language and culture: In their own words. Study of wide range of Arabic literary genres and themes as represented in their own words and inscribed by their own pens. It is a broad survey of Arabic literature of culture spanning from pre Islamic period to the present. It examines issues facing the Arab world through reading, reviewing and discussion of articles, novel, poetry and audio-visual materials.
Prerequisites: This course does not have a prerequisite.
ARA 154C  Topic: Exploring Egypt  (3 credits)  
The course is designed to strengthen and solidify reading, writing, speaking, and understanding skills by living and practicing the language in real life.
Course Rotation: NY: Spring.
Prerequisites: This course does not have a prerequisite.
ARA 280  Intensive Review of Arabic  (3 credits)  
The course is designed to strengthen and solidify reading, writing, speaking and understanding skills acquired in ARA 101/102 (or equivalent) by the intensive review of grammar, class conversations and reading of literary texts. Restrictions/Requirements: listed prereq or 3 years of high school Arabic.
Course Rotation: TBA
Prerequisites: ARA 102 with minimum grade of D or Placement Exam score of 31.
ARA 283  Intermediate Conversation  (3 credits)  
This course is an intermediate level course for students who possess a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the language who wish to improve their conversation ability to communicate effectively. Restrictions/Requirements: listed prereq or 4 years of high school Arabic.
Course Rotation: TBA
Prerequisites: ARA 280 with minimum grade of D.