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Arabic (ARB) 1
ARB 105 | INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II | 4 quarter hours
ARABIC (ARB)
(Undergraduate)
Intermediate Arabic II is the second course of three intermediate
ARB 101 | BASIC ARABIC I | 4 quarter hours
Arabic courses that focus on taking students to the advanced level of
(Undergraduate)
proficiency by expanding their knowledge of Arab culture, building their
Arabic 101 is the first in a series of Arabic courses taught at DePaul.
vocabulary, and developing their grammar skills. Intermediate Arabic
Students will be taught the basic skills needed to communicate in Arabic
will focus on broadening students' knowledge of the Arabic language
including comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic grammar
beyond the daily life topics. Students will be introduced to examples of
will be introduced to facilitate communication. Students will be exposed
authentic materials of Arabic Literature that include topics of general and
to authentic Arabic materials from different Arab countries according to
professional interests, in order to increase students' comprehension skills
the students' language skills and interests.
and prepare them to understand the literary and cultural context of the
Arabic language. In addition, this course will emphasize two main points:
ARB 102 | BASIC ARABIC II | 4 quarter hours
(1) how mastering grammar concepts is crucial for understanding Arabic
(Undergraduate)
texts as well as for communicating clearly in speech and writing; and
Arabic 102 is the second in a series of Arabic courses taught at DePaul.
(2) how the derivation system is key for developing vocabulary. ARB 104
Students learn the basic skills needed to communicate in Arabic
or equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
including comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction will
recommended.
build on skills taught in Arabic 101. The main focus of the course will
continue to be communicative skills, and grammar will be introduced
ARB 106 | INTERMEDIATE ARABIC III | 4 quarter hours
to facilitate communication. The course will be taught mainly in Arabic
(Undergraduate)
using Modern Standard Arabic.
Intermediate Arabic III is the third course of three intermediate Arabic
courses. The course will focus on using the skills the students developed
ARB 103 | BASIC ARABIC III | 4 quarter hours
to effectively communicate in Modern Standard Arabic orally and in
(Undergraduate)
writing. Students will be introduced to authentic Arabic text and audio
Arabic 103 is the third in a series of Arabic courses taught at DePaul.
material from different Arab countries. Instruction will be provided mainly
Students learn the basic skills needed to communicate in Arabic
in Arabic using Modern Standard Arabic. Students are expected to speak
including comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction will
and respond to questions in Arabic. This is an effective approach to
build on skills taught in Arabic 101 & 102. The main focus of the course
language learning that emphasizes communicative abilities and helps to
will continue to be communicative skills, and grammar will be introduced
successfully transition students into upper level Arabic courses. ARB 105
to facilitate communication. The course will be taught mainly in Arabic
or equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
using Modern Standard Arabic.
recommended.
ARB 104 | INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I | 4 quarter hours
ARB 130 | MOLILSAP STUDY ABROAD | 2 quarter hours
(Undergraduate)
(Undergraduate)
Intermediate Arabic I is the first course of three intermediate Arabic
This course is specially designed to complement the Modern Language
courses that focus on taking students to the advanced level of
Introductory Languages Study Abroad programs, linked to the third
proficiency by expanding their knowledge of Arab culture, building their
quarter of the first year language program. The course will be taught
vocabulary, and developing their grammar skills. Intermediate Arabic
abroad.
will focus on broadening students' knowledge of the Arabic language
beyond the daily life topics. Students will be introduced to examples of
ARB 197 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
authentic materials of Arabic Literature that include topics of general and
(Undergraduate)
professional interests, in order to increase students' comprehension skills
See schedule for current offerings.
and prepare them to understand the literary and cultural context of the
ARB 198 | STUDY ABROAD | 1-8 quarter hours
Arabic language. In addition, this course will emphasize two main points:
(Undergraduate)
(1) how mastering grammar concepts is crucial for understanding Arabic
Variable credit.
texts as well as for communicating clearly in speech and writing; and
ARB 199 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 0.5-8 quarter hours
(2) how the derivation system is key for developing vocabulary. ARB 103
(Undergraduate)
or equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
Variable credit.
recommended.
ARB 201 | ADVANCED ARABIC I | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate)
Advanced reading and comprehension, with emphasis on recognizing and
understanding the perspectives and patterns of Arabic culture. ARB 106
or equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
recommended.
ARB 202 | ADVANCED ARABIC II | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate)
Advanced practice in writing and composition, with emphasis on
grammatical accuracy, text development skills, and vocabulary
expansion. ARB 106 or equivalent, including placement test or permission
of instructor, is recommended.
2 Arabic (ARB)
ARB 203 | ADVANCED ARABIC III | 4 quarter hours ARB 313 | ARABIC FILM | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate) (Undergraduate)
Advanced practice of oral skills in both formal and informal usage, with Survey of the development of Arabic films in the Arab world with
emphasis on correct pronunciation, sentence structure, appropriate examination of sample works from various periods that allow reflection
vocabulary, and cultural context. ARB 106 or equivalent, including on Arab culture and the social, political, and religious issues that define
placement test or permission of instructor, is recommended. that culture. ARB 106 or the equivalent, including placement test or
permission of instructor, is recommended.
ARB 297 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate) ARB 320 | BUSINESS ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
See schedule for current offerings. (Undergraduate)
Content-based instruction with focus on business vocabulary, syntax,
ARB 298 | STUDY ABROAD | 1-8 quarter hours
and basic linguistic skills necessary for functioning in an Arab business
(Undergraduate)
context. ARB 106 or the equivalent, including placement test or
Variable credit.
permission of instructor, is recommended.
ARB 299 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 0.5-8 quarter hours
ARB 330 | ARABIC TRANSLATION | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate)
(Undergraduate)
Variable credit.
Focuses on the thorough introduction to translation (including theory)
ARB 300 | ARABIC GRAMMAR | 4 quarter hours
and the latest technologies available to translators: web-based
(Undergraduate)
dictionaries, thesauruses, etc. Introduces students to various translation
A comprehensive review of Arabic grammar with focus on its application
techniques and emphasizes the need for technical knowledge as required
to the development of communicative competence. ARB 106 or
by specific fields. ARB 106 or the equivalent, including placement test or
equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
permission of instructor, is recommended.
recommended.
ARB 350 | ARABIC LITERATURE | 4 quarter hours
ARB 301 | ARAB BROADCAST MEDIA | 4 quarter hours
(Undergraduate)
(Undergraduate)
This course introduces the students to Modern Arabic Literature in
This course improves students' competence in listening, reading
form, language, and content. It will focus on various genres, including
comprehension, writing, and presentation skills in the content of Arab
poetry, drama, the novel, and short stories. Works by major Arab writers
media. The main language of instruction will be Modern Standard Arabic
and poets representing various regions and content will be examined
(MSA), the language of Arab news. Both instructor and students will
and analyzed to develop an appreciation for Arab literature and a
be using MSA as the main language for communication. Classroom
deeper understanding of their portrayal of Arab culture. ARB 106 or
instruction will assist students in acquiring and using Arabic vocabulary
the equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is
needed for understanding and analyzing authentic Arabic media
recommended.
material. The course will focus on five main topics: (1) Meetings and
ARB 392 | INTERNSHIP | 1-8 quarter hours
Conferences, (2) Demonstrations, (3) Elections, (4) Courts and Trails, and
(Undergraduate)
(5) Finance and Business. In addition to topics and vocabulary covered
Variable credit. Includes readings, weekly reflections, and a final report.
in the required textbooks, students will listen to and discuss authentic
news items. They will also be exposed to Egyptian dialect. ARB 106 ARB 395 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM | 2 quarter
or equivalent, including placement test or permission of instructor, is hours
recommended. (Undergraduate)
The two credit FLAC course allows students to enrich their experience
ARB 302 | ARABIC PRINT MEDIA | 4 quarter hours
in the co-required course through added reading, writing, listening and
(Undergraduate)
speaking activities in Arabic. Students must have the equivalent of 106 or
This course consists of intensive exposure to vocabulary and expressions
higher ability in Arabic to take this two credit component. Please contact
characteristic of language used in Arab media. The course will rely on
the Department of Modern Languages if you have questions about this
newspaper articles and authentic material in addition to the Media Arabic
courses or about language placement.
textbook. The focus of the course will be on enforcing vocabulary learned
in ARB 301 that will assist students in understanding the content of ARB 397 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
Arab print Media and translating texts into English. Presentations and (Undergraduate)
discussions will be used to enforce meaning and increase vocabulary See schedule for current offerings.
retention and proper use. ARB 106 or equivalent, including placement test
ARB 398 | STUDY ABROAD | 1-8 quarter hours
or permission of instructor, is recommended.
(Undergraduate)
ARB 311 | ARABIC SHORT STORIES | 4 quarter hours Variable credit.
(Undergraduate)
ARB 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 0.5-8 quarter hours
A survey of the history and development of short stories in Arabic
(Undergraduate)
literature from various Arab countries with focus on language, content
Variable credit.
analysis, forms, and cultural content relevant to major elements of
ARB 400 | ARABIC GRAMMAR | 4 quarter hours
Arab culture. ARB 106 or the equivalent, including placement test or
(Graduate)
permission of instructor, is recommended.
A comprehensive review of Arabic grammar with focus on its application
to the development of communicative competence. Cross-listed with
ARB 300.
Arabic (ARB) 3
ARB 401 | ARAB BROADCAST MEDIA | 4 quarter hours ARB 495 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM | 2 quarter
(Graduate) hours
This course improves students' competence in listening, reading (Graduate)
comprehension, writing, and presentation skills in the content of Arab The two-credit FLAC course allows students to enrich their experience
media. The main language of instruction will be Modern Standard Arabic in the co-required course through added reading, writing, listening and
(MSA), the language of Arab news. Both instructor and students will speaking activities in Arabic. Students must have the equivalent of 106 or
be using MSA as the main language for communication. Classroom higher ability in Arabic to take this two-credit component. Please contact
instruction will assist students in acquiring and using Arabic vocabulary the Department of Modern Languages if you have questions about this
needed for understanding and analyzing authentic Arabic media material. courses or about language placement.
The course will focus on five main topics: (1) Meetings and Conferences,
ARB 496 | PRACTICUM IN ARABIC INSTRUCTION | 4 quarter hours
(2) Demonstrations, (3) Elections, (4) Courts and Trails, and (5) Finance
(Graduate)
and Business. In addition to topics and vocabulary covered in the
Supervised practice in language instruction, paired with a mentor
required textbooks, students will listen to and discuss authentic news
instructor in a beginning or intermediate language course. Students
items. They will also be exposed to Egyptian dialect.
observe a class, teach a lesson or lessons, assist in assessment and
ARB 402 | ARABIC PRINT MEDIA | 4 quarter hours lesson planning, and complete individualized assignments to develop
(Graduate) their skills as classroom language instructors. Repeatable.
This course consists of intensive exposure to vocabulary and expressions
ARB 497 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
characteristic of language used in Arab media. The course will rely on
(Graduate)
newspaper articles and authentic material in addition to the Media Arabic
See schedule for current offerings.
textbook. The focus of the course will be on enforcing vocabulary learned
ARB 498 | STUDY ABROAD | 4-8 quarter hours
in ARB 301 that will assist students in understanding the content of
(Graduate)
Arab print Media and translating text into English. Presentations and
Variable credit.
discussions will be used to enforce meaning and increase vocabulary
retention and proper use.
ARB 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-8 quarter hours
(Graduate)
ARB 411 | ARABIC SHORT STORIES | 4 quarter hours
Variable credit.
(Graduate)
A survey of the history and development of short stories in Arabic
literature from various Arab countries with focus on language, content
analysis, forms, and cultural content relevant to major elements of Arab
culture. Cross-listed with ARB 311.
ARB 413 | ARABIC FILM | 4 quarter hours
(Graduate)
Survey of the development of Arabic films in the Arab world with
examination of sample works from various periods that allow reflection
on Arab culture and the social, political, and religious issues that define
that culture. Cross-listed with ARB 313.
ARB 420 | BUSINESS ARABIC | 4 quarter hours
(Graduate)
Content-based instruction with focus on business vocabulary, syntax,
and basic linguistic skills necessary for functioning in an Arab business
context. Cross-listed with ARB 320.
ARB 430 | ARABIC TRANSLATION | 4 quarter hours
(Graduate)
Focuses on the thorough introduction to translation (including theory)
and the latest technologies available to translators: web-based
dictionaries, thesauruses, etc. Introduces students to various translation
techniques and emphasizes the need for technical knowledge as required
by specific fields. Cross-listed with ARB 330.
ARB 450 | ARABIC LITERATURE | 4 quarter hours
(Graduate)
This course introduces the students to Modern Arabic Literature in form,
language, and content. It will focus on various genres including poetry,
drama, the novel, and short stories. Work by major Arab writers and poets
representing various regions and content will be examined and analyzed
to develop an appreciation for Arab literature and a deeper understanding
of their portrayal of Arab culture.
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