Arabic (ARAB)
Courses
ARAB 1102. Beginning Arabic Activity Lab. Unit: 1
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1111 or equivalent. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 101
Semester Corequisite: ARAB 1112
Students practice their Arabic language skills with activities that complement the learning in ARAB 1112.
ARAB 1111. Beginning Arabic 1. Units: 4
Introduction to the Modern Standard Arabic language and one spoken variety. Students develop skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening with a focus on developing communication and intercultural competence. Formerly offered as ARAB 101. Materials fee required.
ARAB 1112. Beginning Arabic 2. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 2 years high school language study, placement exam, equivalent college-level course (eg ARAB 1111) or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB102 or consent of department
Students continue to develop their abilities to use Arabic to interact effectively with speakers from a variety of Arab cultures. Course focuses on developing skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening in a variety of everyday sociocultural contexts. Satisfies GE category C2; DI designation; G designation. Formerly offered as ARAB 103. Materials fee required. Not open to native speakers who attended high school where Arabic is the language of instruction.
ARAB 1151. Accelerated Beginning Arabic. Units: 6
This course is equivalent to two semesters of Beginning Arabic. The course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic and develops their abilities to use the language and interact effectively with speakers from a variety of Arab cultures. Course focuses on developing skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening in a variety of everyday sociocultural contexts. Materials fee required.
ARAB 1152. Accelerated Arabic Activity Lab. Unit: 1
Semester Corequisite: ARAB 1151
Students put their Arabic skills to practice while engaging in activities that complement their learning in ARAB 1151.
ARAB 2111. Arabic Communication. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 and 1102 or ARAB 1151 and 1152 or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 103
Students develop their cultural proficiency as well as their skills in listening and speaking using authentic texts, online media, poems and songs. Materials fee required.
ARAB 2112. Arabic Literature and societies. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 and ARAB 1102 or ARAB 1151 and ARAB 1152 or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 103
Students develop their cultural proficiency as well as their reading comprehension skills as they explore varied prose and poetry genres in Arabic writing and literature and how they reflect and relate to Arab societies. Materials fee required.
ARAB 2113. Arabic Media. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 and ARAB 1102 or ARAB 1151 and ARAB 1152 or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 103
Students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through an exploration of contemporary social and cultural media, news and the arts. Materials fee required.
ARAB 2114. Arabic for Professional Communication. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 and ARAB 1102 or ARAB 1151 and ARAB 1152 or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 103
An introduction to Arabic for specific professional purposes. Development of basic language skills and cultural awareness needed for professionals in different fields to communicate with Arabic speakers. Introduces students to Arabic terminology related to these professions. May be repeated for a total of 8 units as topics change. Materials fee required.
ARAB 2900. Arabic Literature in Translation. Units: 3
Study of selected translations of major poets and writers from the Arabic speaking world. Exploration of the Arab cultures within sociohistorical and political context. Students will learn the basic genres and themes of classical, modern and contemporary Arabic literature. Satisfies GE category C2; DI designation; G designation.
ARAB 3111. Arab Culture, Media and Identity. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: Prerequisite 8 units of two of the following courses: ARAB 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 203
An exploration of cultural phenomena in the Arab world through authentic media and readings. Students make connections between cultural perspectives and products while developing their interpretive, interpersonal and presentational skills. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3112. Explorations of Arabic Literary Texts. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 8 units of two of the following courses: ARAB 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 203 or equivalent
Students develop their reading comprehension skills as well as their cultural proficiency as they explore authentic literary texts. Formerly ARAB 216. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3113. Spoken Arabic. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 8 units of any of the following courses: ARAB 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 203
Introduction to a spoken variety of Arabic in order to communicate effectively with Arabic speakers. Focus will be on developing listening and speaking skills to communicate effectively in everyday situations. May be repeated for a total of 6 units as topics change. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3114. Introduction to Arabic Linguistics. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 8 units of any two of the following courses :ARAB 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 203
An introduction to the structure, sound system and semantics of the Arabic language. Course will cover issues related to diglossia and sociolinguistics. Formerly ARAB 321. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3115. Introduction to Arabic Translation. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 8 units chosen from ARAB 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 303
An introduction to the skill of translation and the nuances of linguistic and cultural knowledge required to complete translations of Arabic to English and English to Arabic. Students will analyze professional translations and explore how these translations may differ, while working on their own translations of authentic texts. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3116. Explorations in Arabic Media. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: Eight units from any of the following: ARAB 2111, ARAB 2112, ARAB 2113, ARAB 2114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 301
Explorations of authentic contemporary media of diverse forms from different Arab countries. They evaluate relationships between media, social phenomena and current affairs. Formerly ARAB 471. May be taken for up to 9 units as topics change. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3117. Advanced Arabic for Professional Communication. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 2114, 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 303
Students continue to develop their language skills and cultural awareness needed for professional settings to better communicate with Arabic speakers. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of Arabic terminology related to the professions. May be repeated for a total of 9 units as topics change. Materials fee required.
ARAB 3150. Arabic Conversation Activity. Unit: 1
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 or ARAB 1151 or equivalent. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 201
This course allows students to focus on practicing their speaking on a regular basis. Speaking activities are based on discussions of contemporary topics from authentic resources. Graded credit/no credit. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
ARAB 3160. Writing Explorations. Unit: 1
Semester Prerequisite: ARAB 1112 or ARAB 1150 or equivalent. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 103
Students focus on writing practice in Arabic. Emphasis will be placed on Arabic style and structure or Arabic calligraphy according to a topic. Graded credit/no credit. May be repeated for credit for a total of 3 units.
ARAB 3900. Female Voices in Arab American Literature. Units: 3
A survey of cultural experiences of Arab and Arab American women. The course will explore written, spoken and performative expressions. Students will write responses and reflections as well as develop stories about their own cultural experiences with an emphasis on social justice. Satisfies GE category C4; DI designation; G designation; WI designation. Satisfies the GE Diversity and Social Justice Pathway. Materials fee required.
ARAB 4113. Arabic Pedagogy. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 6 units chosen from ARAB 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114. Quarter Prerequisite: ARAB 303
This course prepares students to become teachers of Arabic as a world language. Students will learn how to set goals, design courses and lessons in alignment with language teaching standards and theories of language teaching and second language acquisition. Materials fee required.
ARAB 4500. Signature Work. Unit: 1
Students track their progress in Arabic learning, examine their proficiency levels, explore future careers and work on a creative project, paper, community work, presentation, blog, thesis, and study abroad. Graded credit/no credit. Materials fee required.
ARAB 4900. Voices and Visions from the Arab World. Units: 3
An exploration of the intersections of language, identity, and culture of different Arab communities through the study of their writings and creative contributions. May be taken 2 times for 6 units, as topics change, but only 3 can be used for GE credit. Satisfies GE category C4; DI designation; G designation. Taught in English. Materials fee required.
ARAB 5900. Global Perspectives and Study Abroad. Units: 3
The course will prepare students who are planning to go on a study abroad to Arab countries for life in the Arab world. Students will develop their intercultural competence and ability to interact effectively with Arabic speakers. Taught in English. Materials fee required.