ARAB 101 - Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I. 4 Credits.

Offered autumn. This course brings students the opportunity to learn Arabic via a communicative approach, where the emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic Language. Active skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing, plus basic cultural study.

ARAB 102 - Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II. 4 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., ARAB 101. A continuation of ARAB 101. Students learn Arabic via a communicative approach, where the emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic Language. Active skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing, plus basic cultural study.

Gen Ed Attributes: Language Requirement

ARAB 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

ARAB 201 - Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I. 4 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ARAB 102. This course is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the elementary level. The target proficiency level is intermediate-low/mid based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Gen Ed Attributes: Language Requirement

ARAB 202 - Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II. 4 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., ARAB 201. This course is a continuation of ARAB 201. It is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about the Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the elementary level. The target proficiency level is intermediate-mid based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Gen Ed Attributes: Language Requirement

ARAB 291 - Special Topics. 1-8 Credits.

(R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

ARAB 292 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

ARAB 301 - Advanced Modern Standard Arabic I. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ARAB 202. This course is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the intermediate level. The target proficiency level is intermediate-high based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Gen Ed Attributes: Language Requirement

ARAB 302 - Advanced Modern Standard Arabic II. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., ARAB 301. This course is a continuation of ARAB 301. It is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the intermediate level. The target proficiency level is intermediate-high/advanced-low based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Gen Ed Attributes: Language Requirement

ARAB 305 - The Arab World. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Students explore the Arabic-speaking countries through in-depth discussions of their history, geography, peoples, economy, political systems, educational systems, and cultural components, such as music, cuisine, tradition, customs, gender relations, etc. This course is designed for everyone interested in the topic, and no previous knowledge of the Arabic language is required.

Gen Ed Attributes: Cultural & International Diversity

ARAB 306 - Media, Culture, and Society in the Arab World. 3 Credits.

This course explores the relationship between media, culture, and society across the Arab world from the early 20th century to the present. Students examine how newspapers, radio, film, television, and digital platforms shape cultural expression, public debate, and social change. Through analysis of films, news reports, popular music, satire, and contemporary social media, students consider how narratives about gender, identity, religion, politics, and globalization circulate within and beyond the region. Emphasis is placed on interpreting cultural and media artifacts as sources that reflect and reshape Arab societies. This course develops skills in critical interpretation, cross-cultural analysis, and evidence-based argumentation. Taught in English; no prior knowledge of Arabic required.

Gen Ed Attributes: Ethical & Human Values, Democracy and Citizenship

ARAB 308 - Conflict and Diplomacy in the Arab World. 3 Credits.

This course examines how culture, identity, and communication shape conflict and diplomacy across the Arab world. Students explore key regional conflicts and peacebuilding efforts from historical, political, and cultural perspectives, focusing on how language, religion, media, and social norms influence negotiation and international engagement. Topics include the Arab-Israeli conflict, Gulf diplomacy, the role of the Arab League, media and war coverage, humanitarian crises, and regional peace initiatives. Through case studies, simulations, and analysis of diplomatic documents and news reports, students evaluate how actors—states, NGOs, journalists, and international institutions—frame, interpret, and attempt to resolve conflict. The course emphasizes ethical reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and intercultural communication. Taught in English; no prior knowledge of Arabic required.

Gen Ed Attributes: Historical Studies, Democracy and Citizenship

ARAB 391 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

ARAB 392 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.