ARAB101: Beginning Arabic I

A basic introduction to the Arabic language with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening through classroom drill and communicative activities. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 101. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

ARAB112: Beginning Arabic II

For students who have completed Beginning Arabic I. Continuation of basic skills, intensive vocabulary practice through reading texts on culture and life of the Arabic-speaking world. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 112. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

ARAB121: Intermediate Arabic I

This course is designed for students who have completed Arabic 101 and 112 at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level. Though the course continues to build on the listening comprehension skills developed in Beginning Arabic I and II, the focus is on reading and writing through the study of representative works and characteristic aspects of Arabic culture. Laboratory work is available. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 121. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 112.

ARAB132: Intermediate Arabic II

For students who have completed Arabic 121 at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level. Advanced development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing through the study of authentic texts, representative works and characteristic aspects of Arab life and culture. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 132. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 121.

ARAB151: Advanced Arabic I

This course is designed for students who have completed Intermediate Arabic I and II at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level through an MSU official placement test. The course incorporates substantially more vocabulary than the previous two intermediate levels. Through the study of representative authentic works that highlight different aspects of the Arab culture, the accompanying tasks and activities emphasize reading and writing. Activities aimed at improving speaking and listening skills are incorporated as well. Laboratory work available. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 151. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 132.

ARAB152: Advanced Arabic II

This course is designed for students who have completed Advanced Arabic I at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level through and MSU official placement test. The course is a continuation of Arabic I and is characterized by more emphasis on reading and writing skills, listening and speaking are still adequately integrated in a manner that accomplishes advanced language proficiency. Laboratory work available. Cross listed with Linguistics, ARBC 152. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 151.

ARAB221: Media Arabic

Media Arabic is an advanced language course whose main objective is to enable students to master the language commonly used by the Arabic media and press. The course exposes students to the language of print and electronic media in the Arab world through exercises and authentic materials. Students will read news articles published in Arabic newspapers, and will watch/listen to newscasts aired on Arabic satellite TV and radio stations. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 152 or ARBC 152.

ARAB478: Independent Study in Arabic Language

The goal of this course is to provide students and faculty with flexibility within the existing academic structure. Students and faculty may collaborate to create a course of study in the Arabic language which either supplements existing courses or fills in gaps which both or either student or faculty perceive in a student's curriculum. May be repeated twice provided the course content is different, for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARAB 152 or ARBC 152 or equivalent.

ARBC101: Beginning Arabic I

A basic introduction to the Arabic language with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and listening through classroom drill and communicative activities. Cross listed with French, German, and Russian, ARAB 101. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

ARBC112: Beginning Arabic II

For students who have completed Beginning Arabic I. Continuation of basic skills, intensive vocabulary practice through reading texts on culture and life of the Arabic-speaking world. Cross listed with French, German, and Russian, ARAB 112. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

ARBC121: Intermediate Arabic I

This course is designed for students who have completed Arabic 101 and 112 at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level. Though the course continues to build on the listening comprehension skills developed in Beginning Arabic I and II, the focus is on reading and writing through the study of representative works and characteristic aspects of Arabic culture. Laboratory work available. Cross listed with Modern Languages and Literatures, ARAB 121. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARBC 112.

ARBC132: Intermediate Arabic II

For students who have completed Arabic 121 at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level. Advanced development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing through the study of authentic texts, representative works and characteristic aspects of Arab life and culture. Laboratory work is available. Cross listed with Modern Languages and Literatures, ARAB 132. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Foreign Language. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Reqirement - World Languages. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARBC 121.

ARBC151: Advanced Arabic I

This course is designed for students who have completed Intermediate Arabic I and II at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level through an MSU official placement test. The course incorporates substantially more vocabulary than the previous two intermediate levels. Through the study of representative authentic works that highlight different aspects of the Arab culture, the accompanying tasks and activities emphasize reading and writing. Activities aimed at improving speaking and listening skills are incorporated as well. Laboratory work available. Cross listed with Modern Languages and Literatures, ARAB 151. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARBC 132.

ARBC152: Advanced Arabic II

This course is designed for students who have completed Advanced Arabic I at Montclair State University or students who have been placed at this level through and MSU official placement test. The course is a continuation of Arabic I and is characterized by more extensive vocabulary and authentic texts that highlight aspects of the Arab culture. Although there is more emphasis on reading and writing skills, listening and speaking are still adequately integrated in a manner that accomplishes advanced language proficiency. Laboratory work available. Cross listed with Modern Languages and Literatures,ARAB 152. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARBC 151.