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, Win
| Units: 5
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
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: Aut, Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
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 10:
Arabic Calligraphy
(Formerly AMELANG 30). Arabic calligraphy 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. Prerequisite: KNOWLEDGE OF ARABIC WRITING AND READING IS REQUIRED. May be repeat for credit
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 9 units total)
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, Win, 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
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, Spr
| 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
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 24:
Arabic Skills Workshop
Emphasis on the necessary Arabic skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) needed by students to use Arabic at the Advanced level. The course is designed to deal with more complex texts and selected authentic audio materials of different styles and genres. Prerequisite: three years of Arabic or instructor's permission.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
for credit
(up to 99 units total)
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: 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, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 131H:
Third-Year Arabic for Heritage Learners, First Quarter
Continuation of ARABLANG 23H. Prerequisite ARABLANG 23H.
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.
Terms: Win, Spr
| 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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
ARABLANG 141:
Fourth-Year Arabic, First Quarter
(Formerly AMELANG 23A.) Prerequisite: three years of Arabic.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
ARABLANG 297:
Directed Reading
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
ARABLANG 394:
Graduate Studies in Arabic Conversation
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
ARABLANG 395:
Graduate Studies in Arabic
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit