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Arabic is taught from the beginning through the most advanced levels. All language skills are highly emphasized. There are literature in translation courses as well as courses on Arab culture. The UVa-Yarmouk University Summer Arabic Program, started in 1984, is available for students who wish to study in an Arabic-speaking country, and further their firsthand cultural experiences by living in a university setting in the Middle East. A degree incorporating Arabic may be designed through the Middle East Studies Program.
NOTE (taken from Undergraduate Record):
(3) = Number of credits. For courses dually numbered (101, 102 or 201, 202, etc.) the number of credits represents the number of credits for each course. For example three credits for 101, three credits for 102, etc.
(Y) = Code for frequency course is offered. Variations are: S = offered fall and spring semesters; Y = offered at least once every academic year (fall or spring semester); SI = offered upon sufficient student interest; IR = offered irregularly.
The Department reserves the right to place any student in the course most appropriate to his or her skill level. Such placement will be the responsibility of the coordinator for each language program, and should be made by the fifth class meeting.
For current course listing, please visit the online course offering directory: http://www.virginia.edu/cod
Arabic Placement Test Information |
ARAB 101, 102 - (4) (Y)
Elementary Arabic |
Prerequisite for ARAB 102: ARAB 101 or equivalent
Introduction to the sound and writing systems of Arabic, including basic sentence structure and morphological patterns. A combination of the direct, audio-lingual, proficiency-based, and translation methods is used. The format consists of classroom discussions of a certain grammatical point followed by intensive practice. |
ARAB 201, 202 - (4) (Y)
Intermediate Arabic |
Prerequisite for ARAB 201: ARAB 102, or equivalent, or instructor permission Prerequisite for ARAB 202: ARAB 201, or equivalent, or instructor permission Continues training in modern standard Arabic, with emphasis on speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. The method of teaching primarily follows the proficiency-based approach to language learning. |
ARAB 225 - (3) (Y)
Conversational Arabic |
Prerequisite: ARAB 202 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Introduces students to spoken Arabic, with oral production highly emphasized. |
ARAB 226 - (3) (IR)
Conversational Arabic |
Prerequisite: ARAB 225 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Practice of conversation based on everyday situations. Enables communication with native speakers. |
ARAB 227 - (3) (Y)
Culture and Society of the Contemporary Arab Middle East (in English) |
| Introduces the cultural traits and patterns of contemporary Arab society based on scholarly research, recent field work, and personal experiences and observations in the Arab world. No knowledge of Arabic is required.
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ARAB 301/501, 302/502 - (3) (Y)
Readings in Literary Arabic |
Prerequisite: ARAB 202, or equivalent, or instructor permission
Emphasizes reading of modern texts for oral-aural practice, as well as writing.
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ARAB 323/523 - (3) (Y)
Arabic Conversation and Composition (in Arabic) |
Prerequisite: ARAB 302 or instructor permission
Emphasizes development of writing and speaking skills, with special attention to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the organization and style of different genres.
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ARAB 324/524 - (3) (Y)
Advanced Arabic Conversation and Composition (in Arabic) |
Prerequisite: ARAB 323 or equivalent or instructor permission
Develops oral and written proficiency to an advanced level of fluency, with emphasis on speaking and writing.
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ARAB 331 – (3) (IR)
Introduction to the Arab World and its Language |
| The course will offer a general survey of the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Special attention will be given to the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab experience in the U.S. , Arab American relations, the role of the past and of social change, and Arab art and music. A good deal of the course is intended to increase students' sensitivity to racial bias and sharpen awareness of multicultural issues. The course will include an Arabic language component focusing on oral basic communication needs.
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ARAB 493, 494 - (1-3) (Y)
Independent Study in Arabic
ARAB 528 - (3) (SI)
The History of the Arabic Language (in English) |
Prerequisite: At least one year of Arabic or Hebrew, and/or historical linguistics
Traces history of Arabic and its development up to present day. Studies the relation of Arabic to other languages that come in contact with it either through genetic relationship, such as Hebrew and Aramaic; or through conquest, such as Persian, Coptic, Berber, and others. Examines the external and internal factors of linguistic change.
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ARAB 583 - (3) (Y)
Topics in Arabic Prose |
Prerequisite: ARAB 302/502, or equivalent, or instructor permission
Emphasis on reading modern Arabic prose, and writing descriptive and narrative short essays.
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ARAB 584 - (3) (Y)
Topics in Arabic Prose |
Prerequisite: ARAB 583, or instructor permission
Exposure to selected reading material in modern Arabic prose, and writing of short essays, summaries, and descriptive pieces in Arabic.
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ARAB 585 - (3) (Y)
Media Arabic |
Prerequisite: ARAB 583 and 584 or ARAB 301/501 and 302/502 or instructor permission
Examination of electronic (television and radio) and print (newspapers, magazines, periodic publications) Arabic.
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ARAB 586 - (3) (Y)
Nineteenth Century Arabic Prose |
Prerequisite: ARAB 583 and 584 or instructor permission
Examination of Arabic writing in the 19th century, a period of renaissance in the Arabic language.
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ARAB 801, 802 - (1-3) (IR)
Independent Study in Arabic |
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ARTR 329/529 - (3) (Y)
Modern Arabic Literature in Translation |
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Introduction to the development and themes of modern Arabic literature (poetry, short stories, novels and plays). The Arab World has witnessed vast cultural, economic, and demographic changes. The advent of European colonialism and the subsequent challenges to pre-existing cultural and religious strata were extensively reflected in modern Arabic literature. Through close readings we will explore the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism on the village and city in the Arab world. We will attempt to investigate some of the main issues that have concerned Arab intellectuals and authors in the last fifty years. Taught in English. |
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