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ARB 1111 - Basic Arabic I

Description: Functional use of Modern Standard Arabic for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Recitations, readings and oral drills, supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 6.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2007

ARB 1112 - Basic Arabic II

Description: Functional use of Modern Standard Arabic for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Recitations, readings and oral drills, supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 6.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2008

ARB 1121 - Intermediate Arabic I

Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 5.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005

ARB 1122 - Intermediate Arabic II

Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 5.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006

ARB 1123 - Intermediate Arabic I

Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2004, Fall 2003, Fall 2002

ARB 1124 - Intermediate Arabic II

Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2005, Spring 2004, Spring 2003

ARB 1125 - Intermediate Arabic III

Description: Review of grammar and vocabulary. Recitations, readings and oral drills. Supplementary language laboratory work.
Prerequisites: ARB 1112
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2005, Fall 2004

ARB 1131 - Intensive Adv Arabic I

Description: Advanced communication skills including reading and discussing topics on current events. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2005, Fall 2000, Fall 1999

ARB 1132 - Intensive Adv Arabic II

Description: Advanced communication skills including reading and discussing topics on current events. Supplementary language laboratory work.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Summer 1999, Spring 1998, Spring 1997

ARB 1141 - Intro to Coll Egypt Arabic

Description: Training in the use of colloquial Egyptian Arabic, focusing on listening and speaking skills. Supplementary laboratory work and drills.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2007

ARB 2100 - Arabic Lit in English Trans

Description: The major works of Arabic literature in translation. Conducted in English. Satisfies Diversity Requirement. Fulfills advanced literature requirements.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 1998

ARB 2141 - Arab-Andulasian Legacy

Description: The impact of the Arab period on the Iberian Peninsula from the historical, cultural and literary viewpoints. Fulfills advanced literature requirements.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009

ARB 2142 - Arab Culture

Description: Arab culture and civilization with emphasis on the Arab people's contribution to the arts and sciences. Satisfies Diversity Requirement.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2005, Summer 2003

ARB 3412 - Special Topics

Description: Advanced study of topics of special interest in Arabic literary and/or cultural studies. May be repeated for credit if topic changes. Fulfills core requirements for diversity 3 and Arabic minor and concentration in Arab and Islamic Studies.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006