Course Catalogs

Arabic (ARB)

ARB 100  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ARB 101  Arabic I  (4 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. Students cannot enroll in ARB 101 after earning credit for ARB 102, ARB 201, or ARB 202 or higher.
Prereq: Required Placement Exam Score  
ARB 102  Arabic II  (4 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Continuing proficiency-based course, which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. Students cannot enroll in ARB 102 after earning credit for ARB 201, ARB 202 or higher.
Prereq: ARB 101 OR REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE  
ARB 180  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable 12 times for 12 credits maximum  
ARB 201  Arabic III  (4 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Continuing proficiency-based course, which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Arabic. Students cannot enroll in ARB 201 after earning credit for ARB 202 or higher.
Prereq: ARB 102 OR REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE  
ARB 202  Arabic IV  (4 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Continuing proficiency-based course, which further refines and expands linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Arabic. Students cannot enroll in ARB 202 after earning credit for a course higher than ARB 202.
Prereq: ARB 201 OR REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE  
ARB 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
ARB 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
ARB 300  Selected Topics: Arabic  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ARB 301  Arabic V  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Continuing proficiency-based Arabic language course which focuses on more advanced levels of proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, and listening.
Prereq: ARB 202 OR REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE  
ARB 302  Arabic VI  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Continuing proficiency-based Arabic language course which focuses on more advanced levels of proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, and listening.
Prereq: ARB 301 OR REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE  
ARB 326  Structure of Standard Arabic  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Cross-listed with LIN 326  
Double-numbered with LIN 626  
Structure of Standard Arabic, including the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Includes social and historical issues related to the development of the Arabic language. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: ARB 102  
ARB 336  Arabic Cultures  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Cross-listed with LIT 336, MES 336  
Arabic culture through geography, literature, religion (Islam and other religions), ethnic groups, social divisions, films, the media, music, art, food, gender issues, and everyday life.
University Requirement Course: IDEA Requirement Eligible  
ARB 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
ARB 400  Selected Topics: Arabic  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ARB 480  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
ARB 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Repeatable  
ARB 500  Selected Topics: Arabic  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable