Beginning Arabic III This course is a continuation of ARBC 0102.

Displacement in Modern Arab Culture Displacement has shaped the modern Arab world and continues to do so, driving populations into exile and diaspora from North Africa, Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, and elsewhere in the Arab world. Cultural production from the Arab world is deeply influenced by the communal experience of displacement and responds to it in a variety of ways. In this course, we will analyze how themes of migration, exile, and diaspora manifest in literature, film, and contemporary artistic expression. Through critical examination and discussion, students will gain insight into the ways in which Arab identities and narratives are shaped by the experience of upheaval, and what potential impacts it may have on Arab cultural production and language in the future.

Beginning Arabic II This course is an intensive continuation of ARBC 0101. In addition to the goals stated for that course there will be extra emphasis on cultural skills during winter term. (ARBC 0101 or equivalent).

Beginning Arabic I The goal of this course is to begin developing reading, speaking, listening, writing, and cultural skills in Arabic. This course stresses written and oral communication, using both formal Arabic and some Egyptian dialect. Emphasis is also placed on reading authentic texts from Arabic media sources, listening to and watching audio and video materials, and developing students' understanding of Arab culture. 6 hrs lect/disc.

Intermediate Arabic I This course is a continuation of ARBC 0103. Emphasis is placed on reading authentic materials from Arabic media, expanding students' vocabulary, listening to and watching audio and video materials, and developing students' understanding of Arab culture and communicative competence.

Intermediate Arabic II This course is a continuation of Arabic 0201. Fifth in a series of courses that develop reading, speaking, listening, writing, and cultural skills in Arabic.  This course stresses communication in formal and spoken Arabic. (ARBC 0201 or equivalent).

Advanced Arabic II This course is a continuation of Arabic 0301. It aims to help students reach an advanced level of proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing Arabic, as well as to develop further an understanding of Arab culture. Readings include articles on cultural, social, historical, political, and literary topics.  Course will be conducted entirely in Arabic.

Advanced Arabic 1 A continuation of Arabic 0202. This course aims to help students reach an intermediate-high level of proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, listening, and culture. Readings include articles on cultural, social, historical, political and literary topics.

Maryait Khader

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Prof. Khader is an excellent teacher—enthusiastic, clear, and supportive. Readings and films were engaging, workload was light, and grading fair. Discussions were thoughtful and valuable. Highly recommend this class for anyone interested in culture and politics.

I took this class as a continuation of Arabic 101. I had a ton of fun in Arabic 101 with Ustaadah Maryait, and so going into Arabic 102, I had high expectations, and she proved that she clearly knows what she is teaching, and her engagement and lovely care she shows in the class demonstrate she has a passion for the language.

She is great! I enjoyed my time, but I wish her body language was more patient with less proficient students. I also wish she was more disciplining toward her students for such a hard language, there shouldn’t be as much room for leniency.