Courses
MEST 10/Middle East Literatures in Translation (4)
An examination, through English translation, of one or more literary traditions of the Middle East. The focus of the course varies from one semester to the next. In any given semester, the course may center on Arabic, Israeli, Persian, Turkish, or other literature of the region in translation, or on a comparison of two ore more of these traditions. Literary genres and themes covered in this course may also vary. For example, the course may focus primarily on prose, such as novels and short stories, or center on particular themes, such as conflict or construction identity. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined
MEST 32/Selected Topics in Middle East Studies (2)
A focus on aspects of Middle East Studies not covered by regular course offerings. Topics vary from year to year depending upon student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
MEST 34/Selected Topics in Middle East Studies (4)
A focus on aspects of Middle East Studies not covered by regular course offerings. Topics vary from year to year depending upon student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
MEST 132/Independent Study in Middle East Studies (2)
A tutorial stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in close consulation with the instructor. Students must meet with their faculty adviser at least once every two weeks and submit regular oral and written reports in a timely manner. Admission to the course is by petition to the director of the program in Middle East studies. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall and spring semester.
MEST 134/Independent Study in Middle East Studies (4)
A tutorial stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in close consulation with the instructor. Students must meet with their faculty adviser at least once every two weeks and submit regular oral and written reports in a timely manner. Admission to the course is by petition to the director of the program in Middle East studies. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall and spring semester.
Arabic Courses
ARBC 1/Elementary Modern Standard Arabic (4)
An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic. Students learn the Arabic script, the basic rules of Arabic grammar, appropriate vocabulary, reading, oral, and aural skills commensurate with the elementary level. Consult instructor concerning the required language lab. Meets: Three hours class, one hour language laboratory. Corequisite: ARBC 4. Offered fall semester.
ARBC 4/Arabic Conversation I (2)
This two-credit course allows students enrolled in ARBC I/Elementary Modern Standard Arabic to supplement their study of Arabic by working intensively on spoken Arabic. Emphasis is on developing the ability to produce and respond to spontaneous, fluid, clear, and syntactically correct spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Meets: One hour per week. Corequisite: ARBC 1.
ARBC 20/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I (4)
An intermediate-level study of writing, reading, oral, and aural skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Explores advanced structures of grammar, syntax, and expression. Students are also expected to gain a greater degree of cultural proficiency through appropriate readings, tapes, class discussions, and Arabic language films. Meets: Three hours class, one hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: ARBC 1, or equivalent as determined by placement examination. Offered spring semester.
ARBC 21/Arabic Conversation II (2)
This two-credit course offers students enrolled in ARBC 20/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic the opportunity to supplement their study of Arabic by working intensively on spoken Arabic. Emphasis is on developing the ability to produce and respond to spontaneous, fluid, clear, and syntactically correct spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Meets: One hour weekly. Prerequisite: ARBC 4. Corequisite: ARBC 20.
ARBC 30/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II (4)
An intermediate-level study of writing, reading, oral, and aural skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Explores advanced structures of grammar, syntax, and expression. Students are also expected to gain a greater degree of cultural proficiency through appropriate readings, tapes, class discussions, and Arabic language films. Meets: Three hours class, one hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: ARBC 20, or equivalent as determined by placement examination. Offering to be determined.
ARBC 99/Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (1-2) Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. Prerequisite: ARBC 30 or equivalent and signature of language instructor. Concurrent registration in a cognate course. May be taken again with a different cognate course.
This two-credit course allows students enrolled in ARBC I/Elementary Modern Standard Arabic to supplement their study of Arabic by working intensively on spoken Arabic. Emphasis is on developing the ability to produce and respond to spontaneous, fluid, clear, and syntactically correct spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Meets: One hour per week. Corequisite: ARBC 1.
ARBC 20/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I (4)
An intermediate-level study of writing, reading, oral, and aural skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Explores advanced structures of grammar, syntax, and expression. Students are also expected to gain a greater degree of cultural proficiency through appropriate readings, tapes, class discussions, and Arabic language films. Meets: Three hours class, one hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: ARBC 1, or equivalent as determined by placement examination. Offered spring semester.
ARBC 21/Arabic Conversation II (2)
This two-credit course offers students enrolled in ARBC 20/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic the opportunity to supplement their study of Arabic by working intensively on spoken Arabic. Emphasis is on developing the ability to produce and respond to spontaneous, fluid, clear, and syntactically correct spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Meets: One hour weekly. Prerequisite: ARBC 4. Corequisite: ARBC 20.
ARBC 30/Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II (4)
An intermediate-level study of writing, reading, oral, and aural skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Explores advanced structures of grammar, syntax, and expression. Students are also expected to gain a greater degree of cultural proficiency through appropriate readings, tapes, class discussions, and Arabic language films. Meets: Three hours class, one hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: ARBC 20, or equivalent as determined by placement examination. Offering to be determined.
ARBC 99/Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (1-2) Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. Prerequisite: ARBC 30 or equivalent and signature of language instructor. Concurrent registration in a cognate course. May be taken again with a different cognate course.