ARAB 11101 ELEMENTARY ARABIC I 4 Credit Hours
Course is designed for learners with little or no previous knowledge of the Arabic language. It is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Students are introduced to the basics of the Arabic writing and sound systems. Students learn basic grammar, vocabulary and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the elementary level to build a foundation for continued language learning. Students engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 11102 ELEMENTARY ARABIC II 4 Credit Hours
Continuation of ARAB 11101. This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. It reviews the basics of the Arabic writing and sound systems; focuses on extending students' knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the elementary level; and develops the skills required for continued language learning. Students engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 11101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 21201 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of ARAB 11102. This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. It builds upon the concepts, themes, topics and subjects covered during the elementary levels. Course focuses on extending students' knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the intermediate level, and develops the skills required for continued language learning. Students continue to engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 11102.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 21202 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of ARAB 21201. This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. The course focuses on extending students' knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at the intermediate level, and develops the skills required for continued language learning. Students continue to engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 21201.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 21401 ARAB CULTURES 3 Credit Hours
This course promotes an understanding of contemporary Arab cultures through conversations and discussions centered around the readings from the course textbook and other supplemental materials provided by the course instructor. Through discussion, other interactive course activities, and short assignments, students learn about the symbols, languages, values, norms, and artifacts that are part of Arab cultures. The course is taught in English and is open to students in all programs of study. No knowledge of the Arabic language is necessary.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 30095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARABIC CULTURE AND LANGUAGE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours) Topics in Arabic civilization, culture or language.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 31311 ARABIC FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 Credit Hours
This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication with a focus on developing reading and writing skills. Students engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 21202.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 31313 ARABIC FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION 3 Credit Hours
This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication with a focus on developing listening and speaking skills. Students engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 21202.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 37230 TRANSLATION PRACTICE: ARABIC 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice course that discusses translation theory and emphasizes Arabic-English translation of selected texts for business, technology, medicine, law, literature and audiovisual media.
Prerequisite: ARAB 21202.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 37240 CONVERSATION FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL PURPOSES: ARABIC 3 Credit Hours
This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication with a focus on developing listening and speaking skills in Arabic for business and other specialized contexts. Students engage in real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and colloquialisms of at least one dialect.
Prerequisite: ARAB 21202.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for maximum of 6 credit hours) Individual research on a topic dealing with Arabic language or culture carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Departmental approval is required. The work for this course should result in a paper, presentation or some other appropriate gradable product(s).
Prerequisite: One Arabic (ARAB) upper-division course (30000 or 40000 level) with a minimum B grade; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 47240 BUSINESS AND SPECIAL TEXTS: ARABIC 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the concept of language for special purposes and emphasizes special vocabulary in business and other related settings. Learners will build up competence and skills in written communication in business contexts. The course enhances understanding of cultural and ethical issues to identify, resolve and avoid miscommunication. Students learn how to work collaboratively and perform professionally.
Prerequisite: One upper-division ARAB 30000 level course.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 47343 ARABIC MEDIA AND CURRENT EVENTS 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to authentic texts and audiovisual materials from a wide variety of media sources. The course familiarizes students with different media genres. In this course, students develop linguistic, analytical, and bidirectional translation skills and expand their reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency. Students discuss, in Arabic, current events related to topics such as technology, politics, economics, terrorism, and the environment.
Prerequisite: One upper-division ARAB course (30000 or 40000 level).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 67010 PRACTICE OF ARABIC TRANSLATION 2 Credit Hours
Introductory course in which students translate a variety of non-specialized, non-fiction short texts in different domains, identify the most common semantic, syntactic, stylistic, cultural and discourse-level problems encountered in translation, and apply appropriate cognitive strategies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Pre/corequisite: TRST 60010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 67091 SEMINAR IN ARABIC TRANSLATION 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) An in-depth exploration of methods and resources for specialized translation projects currently of concern in the translation industry across the Arabic-speaking world. Topics may focus on various sub-domains including law, finance, medicine, technology, cybersecurity, media translation, subtitling, etc.
Prerequisite: ARAB 67010 and TRST 60010; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 67098 RESEARCH 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or scholarly activity on a topic dealing with Arabic language, translation or culture carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Departmental approval is required. The work for this course should result in a paper, presentation or some other appropriate gradable product(s).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ARAB 67979 TRANSLATION CASE STUDY 3 Credit Hours
Students are responsible for a major translation and a terminology glossary as well as a critical analysis of the source text, the problems encountered during the translation process and the strategies used to solve them.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP