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ARBC 103 Elementary Arabic 6 credits
This course sequence introduces non-Arabic speakers to the sounds, script, and basic grammar of Arabic–the language of 200 million speakers in the Arab world and the liturgical language of over a billion Muslims. Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Classes will incorporate readings and audio-visual material from contemporary Arabic media, as well as popular music.
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ARBC 102 with a grade C- or better or equivalent.
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ARBC 103.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Zaki Haidar 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:40am-10:40am
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ARBC 223 Arab Music Workshop 1 credits
Through music making, this workshop introduces students to Arab music and some of its distinctive features, such as microtonality, modality (maqam), improvisation (taqsim) and rhythmic patterns (iqa’at). Students may elect to participate playing on an instrument they already play, or elect to study the oud (the Arab lute). Ouds and percussion instruments will be provided.
ARBC 222 required.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice
- ARBC 222: Music in the Middle East, MEST 222
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ARBC 223.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Yaron Klein 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- TWeitz Center M027 10:45am-11:55am
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ARBC 223.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Yaron Klein 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WWeitz Center M027 1:50pm-3:00pm
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ARBC 371 Readings in Premodern Arabic Science 3 credits
It is difficult to overstate Arab scientists’ contribution to science. A translation movement from Greek, Persian and Sanskrit into Arabic initiated in the eighth century, led to centuries of innovative scientific investigation, during which Arab scientists reshaped science in a variety of disciplines: from mathematics to astronomy, physics, optics and medicine. Many of their works entered Latin and the European curriculum during the Renaissance. In this reading course we will explore some of the achievements and thought processes in premodern Arabic scientific literature by reading selections from several seminal works. We will examine these in the cultural contexts in which they emerged and to which they contributed, and reflect on modern Western perceptions of this intellectual project. Readings and class discussions will be in both Arabic and English.
- Spring 2025
- IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ARBC 206 – Arabic in Cultural Context or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
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ARBC 371.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Yaron Klein 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- TWeitz Center 136 1:15pm-3:00pm
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HEBR 102 Elementary Modern Hebrew 6 credits
This course is for students who have completed Hebrew 101 or whose test scores indicate that this is an appropriate level of placement. We continue expanding our vocabulary and grammar knowledge, integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Hebrew. We also continue working with Israeli films and internet, particularly for a Karaoke in Hebrew group project which involves learning and performing an Israeli pop song and researching the artists’ background and messages for a class presentation.
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): HEBR 101 – Elementary Modern Hebrew with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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HEBR 102.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Stacy Beckwith 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 202 1:50pm-3:00pm
- TLanguage & Dining Center 202 3:10pm-4:15pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 202 2:20pm-3:20pm
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MUSC 172 Oud 1 credits
Beginning through advanced study of the Arab oud. Previous musical experience is not necessary. Instruments are provided.
Lessons are scheduled individually with the instructor. Music lesson fee information can be found on the Music Department website.
- Spring 2025
- ARP, Arts Practice