Arabic Courses
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Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
4
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Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking regions. This course is three (3) credit hours either in person, hybrid, or online and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.Ìý
Hours:
4
Notes:
Not open to students who have credit in ARAB 2001 or higher or to native speakers.
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This course combines the first and second courses in the sequence of twelve courses. Introduction to and continuation of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic and the culture of Arabic-speaking regions. This course meets six (6) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least two (2) additional hours per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
8
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Arabic-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Arabic-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This is the fifth course in a sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002, ARAB 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This is the sixth course in a sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2003 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course combines the third and fourth courses in the sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. This course continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Also, it is designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Arabic-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ARAB 1002, ARAB 1120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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This course combines the fifth and sixth courses in the sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002, ARAB 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1 - 3
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This is the seventh course in a sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This is the eighth course in a sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the historical, literary, artistic and popular cultures across the Arab world from early Islamic times to the present. Adopting a variety of historical and literary texts and other forms or artistic expression from North Africa to the Middle East, as well as selections from the Qur'an, and the Sunna/hadith. Course conducted in English and Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course offers an overview of Classical and Modern Arabic literature from a historical perspective. It provides students with a foundational knowledge of Arabic literature and examines the role of the political, social, intellectual and religious environments in the emergence of most literary forms. Particular attention will be given to the Cairo Trilogy and short stories by Ihsan Abdul Quddus, Tewfik El Hakim, Ghada Samman. Course conducted in English and Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course combines the seventh and eighth courses in the sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2004, ARAB 2340, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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This is the ninth course in a sequence of twelve courses beginning with ARAB 1001 aimed at taking students from novice to advanced high according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. The sequence of courses integrate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Levantine Educated Spoken Arabic (LESA) building strong foundations in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while providing a broad introduction to the peoples, cultures, customs, and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world. The course is conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 3002, ARAB 3120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to Arabic linguistics. Students will become acquainted with Arabic language system: phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Course materials also include the history of Arabic linguistics in reference to Classical Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic and Arabic dialects. This course is conducted in English and Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: 2002 level in a foreign language, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is offers an overview of Arabic utilized in military affairs. Emphasis is placed on daily communication, open source intelligence gathering, textual analysis, translation, as well as reading and listening skills needed for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Students are required to prepare the primary source texts in advance using dictionaries and other reference works. They are also required to complete the assigned Defense Language Institute (DLI) modules prior to class. Course conducted in English and Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 2002, ARAB 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ARAB 2001 and ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1 - 3
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This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to classical Arabic literature from the pre-Islamic period to the first centuries of Islam's 'golden era'. Emphasis is placed on classical Arabic grammar, textual analysis, translation, and situating the select readings in their proper contexts. Students are required to prepare the primary source texts in advance using dictionaries and other reference works. They are also required to read the assigned secondary literature prior to class. Course conducted in English and Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ARAB 2002 and ARAB 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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ARAB 4310 is the continuation of ARAB 3310. Students are encouraged, not required, to take ARAB 3310 before taking this course. The main objective of this course is to enhance the students' abilities to converse on a variety of topics related to the Arab world culture (e.g. the press, literature, social aspects, education, etc.). Reading and listening materials are extensive and vary depending on the themes that interest the students. The course will also introduce students to the main dialects spoken in the region, mainly Moroccan and Egyptian. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 3002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course provides additional practice at the advanced level to help students attain a higher level of skill development (e.g., listening, speaking, reading and writing) and linguistic accuracy. Students will enrich their grammatical knowledge and apply it as one of the analytical tools in comprehending reading texts, produce lengthy descriptive and argumentative discourse in speaking, summarize texts and express their point of views in writing, and engage in discussions of contemporary issues. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 4310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is a continuation of Arabic 4510. At this level, students are expected to be able to communicate with flexibility, knowledge and ease in the language. Course materials include readings from contemporary short stories, excerpts from novels, poetry, political speeches, and folklore, etc. Particular attention will be given to composition and writing. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ARAB 4310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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The study of the Arabic language and Arabic culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1 - 6
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Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ARAB 2001 and ARAB 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1 - 3