ARB 101. Elementary Arabic I. 4 Credit Hours.

Fundamental writing and grammar principles; pronunciation; simple reading and translation. Closed to native speakers.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

ARB 102. Elementary Arabic II. 4 Credit Hours.

Modern Standard Arabic; oral and written exercises. Closed to native speakers.
Prerequisite: ARB 101.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

ARB 201. Intermediate Arabic I. 3 Credit Hours.

Modern Standard Arabic; oral and written exercises. Closed to native speakers.
Prerequisite: ARB 102.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

ARB 202. Intermediate Arabic II. 3 Credit Hours.

Readings designed to integrate listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Discussion of Arab society, history and culture. Closed to native speakers.
Prerequisite: ARB 201.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

ARB 203. Advanced Arabic. 3 Credit Hours.

5th semester course in Modern Standard Arabic. Continued development of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) together with study .of cultural aspects of the Arab world. Conducted in Arabic. Closed to students who graduated from a high school in which the primary language of instruction was Arabic.
Prerequisite: ARB 202.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

ARB 204. Arabic 204: Advanced Arabic II. 3 Credit Hours.

The sixth course of the Modern Standard Arabic sequence within the Arabic Studies Program. The three primary goals of the Arabic language sequence are: ( I) developing oral and written communicative abilities in Arabic; (2) understanding the rich culture of the Arabic-speaking world through engaging with texts and cultural artifacts; (3) studying and understanding the Arabic language, from grammar and spelling to writing with coherence, cohesion and accuracy.
Prerequisite: ARB 203.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

ARB 207. Arabic for Heritage Learners. 3 Credit Hours.

Arabic for Heritage Learners is a 200 level course specifically designed for students of Arab descent who fulfilled the equivalent of ARB 201. The course will hone students' ability in critical reading, writing, debate, and discussion of pertinent topics in Arab culture. The course material will focus on the history of Arab culture, literature, film, and music. By the end of the semester students will develop their ability in critical reading and writing in MSA.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

ARB 208. Arabic for Heritage Learners II. 3 Credit Hours.

Arabic 208 is combined with the sixth course of the Modern Standard Arabic sequence within the Arabic Studies Program. The three primary goals of the Arabic language sequence are: (l) developing oral and written communicative abilities in Arabic; (2) understanding the rich culture of the Arabic-speaking world through engaging with texts and cultural artifacts; (3) studying and understanding the Arabic language, from grammar and spelling to writing with coherence, cohesion and accuracy.
Prerequisite: ARB 202 or ARB 207.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

ARB 251. Levantine Colloquial Arabic I. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will enable students to converse in the colloquial Arabic dialects of the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria). Development of communicative abilities in speaking and comprehension, as well as reading and writing (as used in social media, theater, etc.) of colloquial Levantine Arabic. Closed to native speakers (students educated in schools where Arabic was the language of instruction); heritage learners at the beginning level may be accommodated.
Prerequisite: ARB 201.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

ARB 310. Topics in Arabic Literature and Culture in Translation. 3 Credit Hours.

Specific topics within the literature and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world, including literary, cinematic, and artistic representations of central themes or issues, and the cultural production of particular historical periods or national or immigrant groups. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement. May be repeated for credit if topics vary.
Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106 or WRS 107 or ENG 107.
Components: SEM.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall Odd Years.

ARB 312. Arab Cultures: A Cultural History of the Arab World. 3 Credit Hours.

Study of the main points of Arab cultural history, from Pre-Islamic times to the period following European colonization with an emphasis on intellectual history and literary and visual arts. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement.
Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106 or WRS 107 or ENG 107.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall Even Years.

ARB 315. Topics in Gender and Sexuality in Translation. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in gender and sexuality in the context of the Arab world, through literary and/or cultural studies. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement. May be repeated for credit if topics vary.
Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106 or WRS 107 or ENG 107.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring Even Years.

ARB 394. Arabic Internship. 1-3 Credit Hours.

The internship is an opportunity to apply analytical, interpretative, and creative skills developed in coursework. Internships ordinarily take place outside the University and they involve UM­faculty supervision, as well as supervised on-site experience in an Arabic-speaking cultural, business, or not-for-profit organization. Students need to fill out the Internship Application Form. Normally 27 internship hours are required per credit earned. A maximum of three semester hours of internship credit may be counted toward the student's degree program. Permission of MLL faculty member is required {the host will apply documentary evidence of the hours worked).
Prerequisite: ARB 204.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 410. Language and Power in the Arab World. 3 Credit Hours.

The multiple languages and linguistic registers present In the Arab world and, through materials from linguistics, anthropology, political science, music, art, and literature, leads them into an exploration of the main socio-linguistic features of Arabic and their broader cultural ramifications. This course is conducted In English. It does not fulfill the College of Arts & Sciences language requirement.
Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106 or WRS 107 or ENG 107.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring Odd Years.

ARB 591. Directed Readings. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Directed readings (Independent study) in Arabic Studies.
Components: THI.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

ARB 641. Elementary ARB I for Graduate Students. 0 Credit Hours.

Designed to develop graduate students' communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending Arabic, as well as to provide an introduction to the Arabic-speaking world.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 642. Elementary ARB II for Graduate Students. 0 Credit Hours.

Continuation of ARB641. Designed to develop graduate students' communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending Arabic, and continued study of the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite: ARB 641.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 651. Intermediate ARB I for Graduate Research. 0 Credit Hours.

For graduate students with previous study of elementary-level Arabic. Designed to enhance graduate students' communication skills at the intermediate level. Intended principally for students who will carry out research in areas related to the Arabic-speaking world.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 652. Intermediate ARB II for Graduate Research. 0 Credit Hours.

For graduate students with previous study of Arabic at the intermediate level. Designed to enhance graduate students' communication skills in both written and spoken Arabic at the high-intermediate level. Intended primarily for students who will carry out research in the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite: ARB 651.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 653. Advanced ARB I for Graduate Research. 0 Credit Hours.

Designed to enhance graduate students' communication skills in the Arabic language at the advanced-low level. Intended principally for students who will carry out research related to the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite: ARB 651.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 654. Advanced ARB II for Graduate Research. 0 Credit Hours.

Designed to enhance graduate students' communication skills in the Arabic language at the advanced-intermediate level. Intended principally for students who will carry out research related to the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite: ARB 653.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 657. Intermediate Arabic - Graduate Heritage. 0 Credit Hours.

Designed to enhance graduate students’ communication skills in the Arabic language at the high-intermediate level. Intended principally for heritage learners who will carry out research related to the Arabic-speaking world.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 658. Advanced ARB for Graduate Heritage Learners. 1 Credit Hour.

Designed to enhance graduate students’ communication skill in the Arabic language at the advanced-low level. Intended principally for heritage learners who will carry out research related to the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite: ARB 657.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

ARB 691. Directed Readings. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Directed readings (Independent study) in Arabic Studies.
Components: THI.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

ARB 692. Directed Readings. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Directed Readings at the graduate level.
Components: THI.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.