Course Descriptions

101: College Arabic I : Introduction to Arabic including fundamentals of grammatical structure, pronunciation and culture. Formerly a topic under FLAN 101. (4 units)

102: College Arabic II : Further study of the fundamentals of grammatical structure, pronunciation and culture. Emphasis in oral communication, reading and writing. Formerly a topic under FLAN 102. Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent. (4 units)

150: Intermediate Arabic III : Emphasis on oral and writing competencies at the intermediate level in a cultural context. Formerly a topic under FLAN 150. Prerequisite: ARAB 102. (4 units)

212: Arabic Composition: Comprehensive review of the principals of Arabic grammar, emphasizing their application to composition. Prerequisite: ARAB 150 or equivalent. (4 units)

214: Conversation in Arabic : Practice of oral Arabic including current topics, panel discussions, debates, and oral presentations. Students will become familiar with day-to-day social and business expressions. Prerequisite: ARAB 150 or equivalent. (4 units)

216: Introduction to Arabic Literary Texts: Techniques of literary study and analysis through readings from various Arab-speaking cultures. Emphasis on vocabulary development, expression and written comprehension. Prerequisite: ARAB 150 or equivalent. (4 units)

290: Arabic Literature in Translation : Introduction to Arabic literature in English translation. (4 units)

312: Advanced Arabic Composition: Practice in composition and short essay writing with emphasis on the development of good writing style andexpressive vocabulary. Prerequisite: ARAB 212 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

316: Arabic for the Professions: Oral and written practice of Arabic terminology used in various professions, with emphasis on cultural context. Prerequisite: ARAB 212 or consent of instructor. (4 units)