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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.
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
Instructors: ; Boumehdi, T. (PI)

ARABLANG 1H: First-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter

(Formerly 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
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 2: First-Year Arabic, Second Quarter

(Formerly AMELANG 1B.) One-year sequence designed to develop beginning proficiency, with additional emphasis on reading and writing standard Arabic. nPrerequisite: Placement Test, ARABLANG 1.
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. This course fulfills the University Foreign Language Requirement.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Boumehdi, T. (PI)

ARABLANG 2H: First-Year Arabic for Heritage 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.
| Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

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.
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.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 5: Intensive first year Arabic

Same as ARABLANG 1, 2, 3 combined. One-year sequence designed to develop beginning proficiency, with additional emphasis on reading and writing standard Arabic.
Terms: Sum | Units: 15

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
Instructors: ; Barhoum, K. (PI)

ARABLANG 14A: Short Stories and Poetry from the Arab World - Part I

(Formerly AMELANG 34). Short Stories and Poetry from the Arab World - Selections of short stories and poetry written by contemporary Arab writers. Discussion and analysis of representative samples spanning a wide spectrum of the Arab world, e.g., Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. The creative impulses and cultural symbols involved in the interpretation of each work. The stories and poetry illustrate the rich diversity of the Arab world and accentuate the various cultural issues and forces influencing Arab writers. Pr-requisite: completion of 2nd year Arabic or equivalent.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: ; Obeid, K. (PI)

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.
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.
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.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Salti, R. (PI)

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:Placement Test, ARABLANG 21.
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.
Terms: Aut, 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.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Salti, R. (PI)

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.
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.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Salti, R. (PI)

ARABLANG 25: Intensive 2nd year Arabic

Same as ARABLANG 21, 22, 23 combined. Prerequisite: one year of college-level 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.
Last offered: Summer 2014 | 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.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4
Instructors: ; Barhoum, K. (PI)

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.
Terms: Win | Units: 2-4
Instructors: ; Obeid, K. (PI)

ARABLANG 127: Intermediate to Advanced 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: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2-3 | 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.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 131H: Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter

Continuation of ARABLANG 23H. Prerequisite ARABLANG 23H.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

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.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 132H: Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Second Quarter

Continuation of ARABLANG 131H. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 131H.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

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.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 133H: Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, Third Quarter

Continuation of ARABLANG 132H. Prerequisite: ARABLANG 132H.
| Units: 5
Instructors: ; Aweiss, S. (PI)

ARABLANG 141: Fourth-Year Arabic, First Quarter

(Formerly AMELANG 23A.) Prerequisite: three years of Arabic.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Barhoum, K. (PI)

ARABLANG 142: Fourth-Year Arabic, Second Quarter

(Formerly AMELANG 23B.) Continuation of ARABLANG 141.Prerequisite: ARABLANG 141.
Terms: Win | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Barhoum, K. (PI)

ARABLANG 143: Fourth-Year Arabic, Third Quarter

(Formerly AMELANG 23C.) Continuation of ARABLANG 142. Prerequisite ARABLANG 142.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Barhoum, K. (PI)

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.
Last offered: Summer 2014 | Units: 6-9

ARABLANG 297: Directed Reading

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

ARABLANG 394: Graduate Studies in Arabic Conversation

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Terms: Win | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Hashem, E. (PI)

ARABLANG 395: Graduate Studies in Arabic

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | 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.
| 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.
| Units: 2-4
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