Arabic (ARAB)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

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ARAB 1200
Intensive Arabic I

This course designed for students who are interested in completing Cornell's Elementary Arabic sequence (ARAB 1201 and ARAB 1202) in the spring semester. This will be a useful course for students who miss ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 8 Credits Graded

  •  8883 ARAB 1200   SEM 101

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ARAB 1202
Elementary Arabic II

This two-course sequence assumes no previous knowledge of Arabic and provides a thorough grounding in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It starts with the alphabet ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5452 ARAB 1202   SEM 102

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5453 ARAB 1202   SEM 103

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5454 ARAB 1202   SEM 104

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8830 ARAB 1202   SEM 105

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ARAB 2202
Intermediate Arabic II

In this two-course sequence learners continue to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and grammar foundation through the extensive use of graded materials on a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 2200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8823 ARAB 2202   SEM 101

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 2200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5478 ARAB 2202   SEM 102

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ARAB 2204
Introduction to Quranic Arabic

This course is designed for students who are interested in reading the language of the Qur'an with accuracy and understanding. The first week (4 classes) will be devoted to an introduction of the history ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 2204, RELST 2204

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7611 ARAB 2204   SEM 101

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  • Taught in English. Does not count towards Arts and Sciences language requirement.

ARAB 3202
Advanced Arabic II

In this two-semester sequence, learners will be introduced to authentic, unedited Arabic language materials ranging from short stories, and poems, to newspaper articles dealing with social,  political,  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 3101

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7236 ARAB 3202   SEM 101

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ARAB 3654
Arab Minority Voices

In this course, we will read authentic Arabic texts by and about minorities in the Arab world. We will begin with short fiction and poetry that reflects on relations between Muslims, Christians, and Jews ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARAB 6654

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18571 ARAB 3654   SEM 101

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ARAB 3700
Arabic Language Through Film

The objective of this course is to help students develop all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through the use of Arabic films coupled with other structured materials ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9542 ARAB 3700   LEC 002

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ARAB 4867
In Search of the Original Quran

Certain verses in the Quran have challenged Muslim interpreters as well as modern scholars. In some cases, the verses do not seem to fit the context; in others, they violate standard rules of Arabic grammar. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15939 ARAB 4867   SEM 101

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ARAB 6654
Arab Minority Voices

In this course, we will read authentic Arabic texts by and about minorities in the Arab world. We will begin with short fiction and poetry that reflects on relations between Muslims, Christians, and Jews ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARAB 3654

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18572 ARAB 6654   SEM 101

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