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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures ALMC

ALMC 202 204 301 303 309 311 313 317 319 331 333 343 345 353 358 359

Instruction offered by members of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts.

All students wishing to take Arabic language courses for the first time must consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures to be placed in an appropriate course. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses, but are eligible to take Arabic literature, linguistics and culture courses such as Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 317, 319, 353, 358 or 359.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202

Beginners Arabic I

A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204

Beginners Arabic II

Continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301

Continuing Arabic I

A comprehensive course that includes further training in listening, speaking, reading and writing Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303

Continuing Arabic II

A continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 309

Arabic Culture in an Immersion Setting

Introduction to contemporary Arabic culture through research projects and life experience.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Corequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 311.
Notes: Normally offered during Spring/Summer intersessions in an Arabic-speaking country.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 311

Modern Standard Arabic Language

Stresses oral skills and cultural understanding in an immersion setting. While the focus will be on speaking and aural comprehension, reading and writing will also be covered.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Corequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 309.
Notes: Normally offered during Spring/Summer intersessions in an Arabic-speaking country. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 313

Reading Classical Arabic

An introduction to Arabic grammar and syntax through readings of classical sources.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Also known as: (formerly Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 213)

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 317

Muslim Civilization I

Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia and the West up to the end of the eighteenth century.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Taught in English.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 319

Muslim Civilization II

Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia, and the West focusing on the developments of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Taught in English. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents).
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331

Intermediate Arabic I

A comprehensive course that increases the command of the structure of modern standard Arabic through reading materials; develops reading and writing skills and comprehension. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 333

Intermediate Arabic II

A continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 343

Colloquial Spoken Arabic I

Introduction to the everyday spoken language used in Arabic-speaking countries.

343.01. Egyptian
343.02. Levantine
343.03. Gulf Varieties
343.04. Moroccan

Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 345

Colloquial Spoken Arabic II

A continuation of the everyday spoken language used in Arabic-speaking countries.

345.01. Egyptian
345.02. Levantine
345.03. Gulf Varieties
345.04. Moroccan

Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): The corresponding language in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 343.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 353

Arabic Language and Linguistics

Provides an understanding of what is meant by 鈥楢rabic,鈥� both as a language and a language system by developing a structural understanding of Arabic through the introduction of linguistic concepts and topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Notes: Taught in English.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 358

Cinema of Muslim Societies

Exploration of the diversity of national and regional cinemas in predominantly Muslim societies of the world.

358.01.聽 Muslim Cultures through Film聽
358.02.聽 Arab Cinema Past and Present
358.03.聽 Lebanese Cinema: The Civil War and Beyond
358.04.聽 Iranian Cinema after the Islamic Revolution
358.05.聽 New Turkish Cinema

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Notes: Taught in English. This course does not count as a prerequisite to other senior Arabic courses.
Also known as: (formerly Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 357)

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 359

Literature of Muslim Societies

Study of literary texts within the context of the rich, diverse traditions and cultures of predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Taught in English.

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