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Please view these links to the registrar's page for information on Arabic classes offered by FSU. Feel free to contact Dr. Zeina Schlenoff with any questions regarding the FSU Arabic Language Program.
ARA 1120 - ELEMENTARY ARABIC I (4 credits) For students who have no previous knowledge of Modern standard Arabic. The aim is basic proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Basic vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and pronunciation in Modern Standard Arabic is introduced. This course enables students to put the language they are learning into actual use. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1121 and/or 2220 or by native speakers.
Extended vocabulary and grammar, as well as basic conversation are emphasized. Students start conversing, reading and writing in Arabic. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1120 and/or 2220 or by native speakers. Students in this course should have taken 2 semesters of Arabic in college or the equivalent. The objective of this course is to solidify knowledge of basic grammar and to expand the students vocabulary. It emphasizes reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will participate in cultural activities, write compositions and give oral presentation in class. May not be taken concurrently with ARA 1120 and/or 1121. This course focuses on a practical communicative approach in order to use Arabic in meaningful contexts. Grammar is used in functional situations. The Arabic used in this class is close enough to Modern Standard Arabic without being too pedantic. It is mostly the Eastern Arabic, a bridge between Classical and Colloquial Arabic. It is easily understood by the people of the Levant and is a first step towards mastering the Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Jordanian dialect and accent. A variety of original texts, video clips and audio tapes will be used in class to supplement the book and to give students a better understanding of the Arab world. This course trains students to read, comprehend and translate newspapers articles from Arabic into English. Classroom instruction focuses on basic Arabic morphology and syntax and its English equivalence, as well as on reading, writing, speaking and discussing recent news articles. Students are asked to comment on current events. Topics will vary and will cover different subjects ranging from Politics to Archeology, Religion, Art, Culture, Literature, Culinary, Music, Family Life etc. The course objective is to read authentic materials that expose students to various aspects of the Middle East and help them acquire a basis for learning wider skills of communication. Requirements for a Minor in Arabic Studies Arabic is the second-fastest growing language discipline in the United States (behind Chinese). Intense worldwide interest in regional politics and the culture of the Middle East will assure that interest in Arabic will remain high. The minor requires 18 credits, 15 from Arabic language courses. The additional three hours may be selected from a list of approved interdepartmental courses related to the Middle East or North Africa.
Arabic Language Courses Offered (credit hours) ARA 1120 Elementary Arabic I (4) ARA 1121 Elementary Arabic II (4) ARA 2220 Intermediate Arabic (4) ARA 2240 Conversational Arabic (3) FOL 3930 Special Topics (3) Interdepartmental Courses ANT 4175 Archaeology of the Islamic World (3) ARH 3800 Islamic Art (3) ARH 4118 Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (3) ARH 4173 Archaeology of the Late Roman Empire (3) ECS 4504 Economics of the Middle East (3) GEO 4930 Special Topics in Geography [Middle East] (3) AFH 4302 Northern African History: A Survey (3) ASH 3200 History of the Ancient Near East (3) ASH 3230 Middle East Survey (3) ASH 4223 Modern Middle East (3) HUM 3934 Modern Middle East (3) FRE 4930 Special Topics [Postcolonialism and Francophone Literatures], [Postcolonial literatures in France], [Media and Minorities in France], [France and Algeria: Natural and Human Rights] (3) CPO 3403 Comparative Government and Politics: The Middle East (3) INR 4274 Studies in International Politics: The Middle East (3) REL 3363 The Islamic Tradition (3) REL 3600 The Jewish Tradition (3) REL 3936 Islam in the Modern World (3) REL 4323 Religions of the Ancient Near East (3) URP 4936 Special Topics [Gender and Development] (3) WST 4930 Special Topics [Women and Gender in Africa] (3) . Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies Click here to view the B.A in Middle Eastern Studies site. Description of Major The participating departments (Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, History, Modern Languages, Music, Religion and Urban and Regional Planning) offer an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Middle Eastern Studies designated for:
The major will be administered by the Middle East Center, a new venture at Florida State University. A degree in Middle Eastern Studies responds directly to a national as well as a regional demand for resources and information to educate students, professionals, and the surrounding community about this important region of the world. Prerequisite Coursework for B.A in Middle Eastern Studies There is no prerequisite coursework for the major, but students are encouraged to take lower level introductory courses in some of the related disciplines. Such courses serve as background for the major and may meet prerequisites for more advanced courses in the major. Students are encouraged to begin study in Arabic or Hebrew earlier, and to take any culture and history courses that relate to the Middle East. For further information, please contact: |
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