Graduate Courses for Arabic (ARAB)

Schedule of Classes: Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
(Only current and next semester available)

ARAB 603 Advanced Arabic into English Translation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Practicum in translation from Arabic into English. Study of interdependence of language, context, and culture.

ARAB 604 Arabic to English Interpreting (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Practicum in interpreting from Arabic into English. On-sight, consecutive, and simultaneous.

ARAB 610 Islamic Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
In-depth study of core topics related to Islamic culture and society, e.g. the political system, caliphates, reform movements, Shari's law. Taught in Arabic.

ARAB 628 Special Topics in Arabic Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
In-depth study of a particular aspect of Arabic Studies. Topics to be announced when course if offered. Taught in Arabic.

ARAB 638 Special Topics in Middle Eastern Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
In-depth study of a particular aspect of Middle Eastern Studies. Topic to be announced when course is offered. Taught in Arabic.

ARAB 640 Socio-political Issues in Comtemporary Arab Societies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
In-depth study of major social and political issues in Arab world today. Inter-Arab dynamics, economic impact of globalization, pressure for westernization in areas such as democratic state institutions, women's rights, human rights, role of religion in government and the law. Taught in Arabic.

ARAB 650 The Arab World and Comtemporary International Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Examines the political interests and diplomatic positions of Arabic-speaking countries in the contemporary international context. Taugh in Arabic.

ARAB 788 Internship in Arabic (3-6 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to six credits if field or professional experience differs.
Field and/or professional experience in a public or private institution where Arabic is the language of work.

ARAB 789 Independent Study in Arabic (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 9 credits if content differs.
Independent study in Arabic. Taught in Arabic.