ARABLANG 1:
First-Year Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 1A.) One-year sequence designed to develop beginning proficiency,. with additional emphasis is on reading and writing standard Arabic (fusha).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 1A:
Accelerated First-Year Arabic, Part I
completes first-year sequence in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 1H:
First-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter
(Formely AMELANG 1H). For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: Placement Test or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 2:
First-Year Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 1B.) One-year sequence designed to develop beginning proficiency, with. additional emphasis is on reading and writing standard Arabic (fusha). Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 1 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 2A:
Accelerated First-Year Arabic, Part II
Completes first-year sequence in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test, completion of ARABLANG 1A or consent of instructor. This course fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
ARABLANG 2H:
First-Year Arabic for Heritag Learners, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 2H). Continuation of ARABLANG 1H. For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 1H or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 3:
First-Year Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 1C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 2. One-year sequence designed to develop beginning proficiency, with additional emphasis on reading and writing standard Arabic (fusha). Fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 2 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
ARABLANG 3H:
Beginning Arabic for Heritage Learners, Third Quarter
Continuation of ARABLANG 2H. For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 2H or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
ARABLANG 10:
Arabic Calligraphy
(Formerly AMELANG 30). Calligraphy requires no linguistic background, stipulates no artistic skill for one to appreciate it and is the supreme art form of the Islamic world. Other Islamic arts (architecture, metal work, ceramics, glass, and textiles) draw on calligraphy as their principal source of embellishment. Interactive lecture-workshop sketches its development and illustrates the forms of Arabic calligraphy in use today.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
ARABLANG 21:
Second-Year Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 11A.) One-year sequence designed to develop intermediate proficiency, with additional emphasis on functional applications and reading and writing standard Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 3 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 21A:
Accelerated Second-Year Arabic, Part I
Completes Second-year sequence in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 2A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 21H:
Second-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 11H). For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 3H, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 22:
Second-Year Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 11B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 21. One-year sequence designed to develop intermediate proficiency, with additional emphasis on functional applications and reading and writing standard Arabic. Prerequisite: nnPlacement Test, ARABLANG 21 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 22A:
Accelerated second-Year Arabic, Part II
Completes Second-year sequence in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 22A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 22H:
Second-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 12H). Continuation of ARABLANG 21H. For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 21H or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 23:
Second-Year Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 11C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 22. One-year sequence designed to develop intermediate proficiency, with additional emphasis on functional applications and reading and writing standard Arabic. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 22 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
ARABLANG 23H:
Second-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 13H). Continuation of ARABLANG 22H. For students with home background or study/living experience in the Arab world. Designed to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in Arabic, as well as cultural knowledge. The course offers Arabic heritage and semi-heritage learners an opportunity to reactivate and expand their skills while studying both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic (Levantine Arabic) formally in an academic setting. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 23H or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 25:
Intensive 2nd year Arabic
Same as ARABLANG 21, 22, 23 combined. Prerequisite one year of College Arabic or equivalent or completion of ARABLANG 3. Stanford graduate students restricted to 9 units may take ARABLANG 225 for a total of 9 units.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 15
ARABLANG 125A:
Colloquial Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 25A.) Sources include authentic videotaped conversations with native speakers, conversations, and texts of these conversations to enhance comprehension and improve aural skills. Prerequisite: 2 years of Arabic or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-4
ARABLANG 125B:
Colloquial Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 25B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 125A. Sources include authentic videotaped conversations with native speakers, conversations, and texts of these conversations to enhance comprehension and improve aural skills. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 125A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
ARABLANG 125C:
Colloquial Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 25C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 125B. Sources include authentic videotaped conversations with native speakers, conversations, and texts of these conversations to enhance comprehension and improve aural skills. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 125B or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-4
ARABLANG 126A:
Media Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 26A.) Arabic language used today in the printed and electronic media, including the Internet. Emphasizes current vocabulary and structures used in different modes of media coverage. Prerequisite: 2 years of Arabic or consent of instrsuctor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-4
ARABLANG 127:
Intermediate Conversation
Students develop communication skills (listening and speaking) in Arabic while discussing real-life issues, current events, and cultural topics. Pronunciation, vocabulary development, and group discussion skills are stressed. May be taken concurrently with other Arabic courses. Prerequisite: Completion of First-Year Arabic.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 10 units total)
ARABLANG 131:
Third-Year Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 21A.) Continuation of ARABLANG 23. One-year sequence designed to develop advanced proficiency with emphasis on complex and compound sentences through use of literary works, media Arabic, the Internet, and cultural productions. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 23 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 131H:
Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter
Continuation of ARABLANG 23H. Prerequisite ARABLANG 23H or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 132:
Third-Year Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 21B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 131. One-year sequence designed to develop advanced proficiency with emphasis on complex and compound sentences through use of literary works, media Arabic, the Internet, and cultural productions. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARAB;AMG 131 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 132H:
Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Second Quarter
Continuation of ARABLANG 131H. Prerequuisite: ARABLANG 131H or consent of instructor.
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 133:
Third-Year Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 21C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 132. One-year sequence designed to develop advanced proficiency with emphasis on complex and compound sentences through use of literary works, media Arabic, the Internet, and cultural productions. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 132 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 133H:
Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Third Quarter
Continuation of ARABLANG 132H. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 132H or consent of instructor.
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 141:
Fourth-Year Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 23A.) Prerequisite: three years of Arabic or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
ARABLANG 142:
Fourth-Year Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 23B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 141.Prerequisite: ARABLANG 141 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
ARABLANG 143:
Fourth-Year Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 23C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 142. Prerequisite ARABLANG 142 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
ARABLANG 225:
Intensive Second-Year Arabic for Graduate Students
Equivalent to ARABLANG 21, 22, 23 combined or ARABLANG 25. Prerequisite one year of College Arabic or equivalent or completion of ARABLANG 3. Stanford graduate students resstricted to 9 units may take ARABLANG 225 for a total of 9 units.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 6-9
ARABLANG 297:
Directed Reading
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
ARABLANG 395:
Graduate Studies in Arabic
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2-5
| Repeatable
for credit
ARABLANG 126B:
Media Arabic, Second Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 26B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 126A. Arabic language used today in the printed and electronic media, including the Internet. Emphasizes current vocabulary and structures used in different modes of media coverage. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 126A or consent of instructor.
| Units: 2-4
ARABLANG 126C:
Media Arabic, Third Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 26C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 126B. Arabic language used today in the printed and electronic media, including the Internet. Emphasizes current vocabulary and structures used in different modes of media coverage. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 126B or consent of instructor.
| Units: 2-4
