Arabic (ARAB)Arts and Sciences

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ARAB 1100
Gateway to Arabic Language and Culture

This course is designed to help students start speaking Arabic from the very first day. This is done in the context of learning about the diverse Arab cultures and reading and writing the beautiful alphabet! ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17449 ARAB 1100   SEM 101

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    • MW White Hall B14
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Weatherspoon, M

  • For students wanting to enroll in this class but are unable due to enrollment cap, please email the instructor at mgw49@cornell.edu.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20183 ARAB 1100   SEM 102

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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

  • 18062 ARAB 1202   SEM 101

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    • MTWR Sibley Hall 211
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Alkasseer, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3549 ARAB 1202   SEM 102

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    • MTWR Sibley Hall 211
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Alkasseer, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASRC 1202

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3551 ARAB 1202   SEM 104

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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

  • 18081 ARAB 2202   SEM 102

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    • MTWR White Hall B14
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Alkasseer, J

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, NES 2204, RELST 2204

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6150 ARAB 2204   SEM 101

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    • MTWR White Hall 114
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Younes, M

  • 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 of the Qur'an: the revelation, collection, variant readings, and establishment of an authoritative edition. The last week will be devoted to a general overview of "revisionist" literature on the Qur'an. In the remaining 12 weeks, we will cover all of Part 30 (Juz' 'Amma, suuras 78-114) and three suuras of varying length (36, 19, and 12).

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

  •  4785 ARAB 3202   SEM 101

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ARAB 3687
Kalila wa Dimna for Students of Arabic

This course is designed for students who have successfully finished at least one year of Arabic study or its equivalent. It is based on the well-known Arabic literary classic Kalila wa Dimna, an eighth-century ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17448 ARAB 3687   SEM 101

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    • TR Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Younes, M

ARAB 5510
Graduate Studies in Arabic

Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6299 ARAB 5510   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Younes, M

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