Introduction to fundamentals of Modern Standard Arabic, including basic grammar, pronunciation and writing system. Emphasis on development of basic language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension. Open to students with no previous study of Arabic; or by departmental placement.

Continuation of ARBC 1001. Introduction to spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic. Focuses on fundamental language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Continuation of the study of Modern Standard Arabic, with emphasis on further development of all language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Continuation of ARBC 2001. Study of Modern Standard Arabic, with emphasis on further development of all language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Review of grammar for continuing development of language skills with special emphasis on reading, speaking and writing.

Focuses on the development of students' oral proficiency in Arabic, with attention to communicative skills in a variety of contexts. Introduces students to the differences between Modern Standard Arabic and various regional dialects.

Introduction to the most important cultural aspects of the Middle East. Topics may include historical, political and economical developments, social issues, gender, religion, literature, music and art. Taught in English. Knowledge of Arabic language not required.

Readings in English translation of selected masterpieces of Arabic and Islamic literature. Knowledge of Arabic language not required.

Uses the disciplines of history, gender, and cultural studies to examine the experiences of Arab and Muslim women in the United States. Special focus on the intersection of globalization and locality, education and tradition, spatial and temporal contexts, individual and collective identities. Taught in English. Knowledge of Arabic language not required.

Development of language skills necessary to comprehend and interact with a wide range of media communications such as writing, interviewing, broadcasting, reporting and news coverage. Covers topics and media current affairs in Arabic language about Arab culture, diplomacy, elections, economics, trade and industry and interviews with Arabic speakers. Materials from Arabic media including Al-Jazeera, BBC and Al-Ahram are used, in addition to text-related video and audio materials. Activities are designed to increase students’ writing and communicative, lexical and syntax abilities. Taught in Arabic. Open to native speakers.

Explore disability in Arab and Muslim societies and the importance of the Quran, Hadith and Muslim scholarship in informing attitudes and perceptions toward disability. Understand international collaborative work and activism shaping current approaches to disability as a social justice and equity issue. Learn about disability from an intersectional perspective. Examine the experiences of people with disability in Arab and Muslim migrant and refugee communities in the US and across the globe.