Samuel Liebhaber
ARBC
Beginning Arabic I
ARBC 0101Beginning 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.
2 reviewsF24Reading Mod Arab Lit
ARBC 0414Readings in Modern Arabic Literature In this course students will engage modern and contemporary literature in the original Arabic language. In addition to reading an Arabic novel, we will examine other literary-aesthetic genres such as poetry, plays, and short stories. Throughout, we will analyze and discuss the role of modern Arabic literature in exposing and challenging various systems of marginalization and injustice in the Arab world and beyond.
1 reviewF24Beginning Arabic III
ARBC 0103Beginning Arabic III This course is a continuation of ARBC 0102.
3 reviewsS24Intermediate Arabic I
ARBC 0201Intermediate 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.
1 reviewF23Arabian Oral Poetry
FYSE 1008Arabian Oral Poetry The Arabian Peninsula enjoys a rich legacy of oral poetry and written poetry with oral roots. In this seminar, we will explore how the oral poetic traditions of the Arabian Peninsula have evolved over time, starting with pre-Islamic odes from the 6th century CE and ending with contemporary poetry circulated on social media. In addition to reading, analyzing, and enjoying individual poetic texts and performances, we will consider how the concept of oral literature emerged with Milman Parry’s Oral Formulaic thesis, giving rise to new ways of reading historical texts, understanding the art of performance, and reckoning with the cultural implications of literacy.
0 reviewsF23Intermediate Arabic II
ARBC 0202Intermediate 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).
0 reviewsS23Advanced Arabic II
ARBC 0302Advanced 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.
0 reviewsS23Beginning Arabic II
ARBC 0102Beginning 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).
0 reviewsW23Beginning Arabic I
ARBC 0101Beginning 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.
2 reviewsF22Arabian Oral Poetry
FYSE 1008Arabian Oral Poetry The Arabian Peninsula enjoys a rich legacy of oral poetry and written poetry with oral roots. In this seminar, we will explore how the oral poetic traditions of the Arabian Peninsula have evolved over time, starting with pre-Islamic odes from the 6th century CE and ending with contemporary poetry circulated on social media. In addition to reading, analyzing, and enjoying individual poetic texts and performances, we will consider how the concept of oral literature emerged with Milman Parry’s Oral Formulaic thesis, giving rise to new ways of reading historical texts, understanding the art of performance, and reckoning with the cultural implications of literacy.
2 reviewsF22Beginning Arabic III
ARBC 0103Beginning Arabic III This course is a continuation of ARBC 0102.
0 reviewsS22Advanced Arabic II
ARBC 0302Advanced 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.
1 reviewS22Beginning Arabic I
ARBC 0101Beginning 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.
2 reviewsF21Classical Arabic Prose
ARBC 0410Readings in Classical Arabic Prose (in Arabic) Classical Arabic prose is one of the delights of world literature. A product of the vibrant intellectual climate of the 'Abbasid Caliphate (750 - 1258 CE), Classical Arabic prose embodies a humanistic sensitivity and inquisitive depth that has set the standard for literary Arabic. In this course we will read representative texts from some major genres of Classical Arabic prose: geography, history, philology, biography, and the tradition of courtly belles-lettres. Students will also be presented with the opportunity to read hand-written manuscripts.
0 reviewsF21Intermediate Arabic II
ARBC 0202Intermediate 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).
0 reviewsS21Advanced Arabic II
ARBC 0302Advanced 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.
0 reviewsS21Ustadh Sam is an effective teacher who emphasizes the importance of not only learning the initial rules but the speaking component as well. It is a somewhat fast paced class with at least an hour and a half of homework everyday but if you enjoy the language it shouldn't be that strenuous. The time allocated for tests was no consistent and usually short (around 30 minutes).
I really enjoy learning from Sam. He is actually writing my recommendation for language schools this year. While people often say he's harsh and a bit cold in class, I feel like this style really forces you to learn. He is also super helpful outside of class. very active on email
If you are looking for a course to increase your skills from studying abroad, do not take this class. We rarely speak in class as most of the discussion is purely about the reading or we read aloud from the text. I would not take this course again. It is clear that this is the professor's passion, but he does not seem to allow for other points of view or ideas that challenge his own. He consistently went 5-10 minutes over time and appeared to be annoyed when students packed up when the class was over. If you are able to take a different 400 level and you're not a huge literature fan, I would strongly recommend taking another class.
If you are looking for a course to increase your skills from studying abroad, do not take this class. We rarely speak in class as most of the discussion is purely about the reading or we read aloud from the text. I would not take this course again. It is clear that this is the professor's passion, but he does not seem to allow for ot …Read more