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ARAB101 Arabic Writing (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 2 (2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This is the first part of university-level Arabic writing course. The course aims to provide students
with a detailed knowledge of Arabic grammar, usage, punctuation and paragraphing in order to
improve their writing skills. They are given practice in writing simple sentences, and combining
them into compound and complex sentences using punctuation marks. The course seeks to
improve the students writing abilities and style. This includes writing long paragraphs, whole
essays and one research paper.

ARAB103 Professional and Literary Writing (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 2 (2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This second-level Arabic writing course aims at providing students with the skills necessary for
scientific and technical writing style. This includes learning certain skills necessary for technical
and scientific writing of reports, formats, definitions, descriptions, explaining processes, and
establishing comparisons. Students are asked to make at least two oral presentations, as well as a
number of written assignments in and out of class.

ARAB201 Functional Grammar (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: None
The course teaches the major functional rules of grammar: case markers and word order. It
focuses on three noun cases and three verb cases using common examples. Special attention is
given to practical exercises.

ARAB203 Arabic Grammar (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 2 (2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on developing practical Arabic language skills for those students preparing to
study and work in scientific and technological fields as well as in fields of business. Its teaching
units are meant to build on writing skills already acquired in the two previous Arabic courses.
Arabic Grammar focuses on the formal aspects of language, such as grammar and vocabulary
associated with the Arabic used in science, technology, computer, and business. It is also designed
with the aim of developing the student abilities to express in Arabic the concepts involved in
studying those subjects.

ARAB302 Applied Grammar (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: ARAB201
This course is a continuation of ARAB 201. It focuses on the application of the rules of grammar.
Students are introduced to words with fixed forms, including nouns, verbs, and particles. Students
are required to apply what they study to a large number of Qur'anic texts, Ahadeeth, and well-
regarded literary works.

ARAB303 Arabic Rhetoric (Language of Instruction: Arabic)
Credits: 2 (2,0,0) Prerequisites: None
This course explores the artful elements of Arabic. The craft and art of metaphors and good style
are examined. The aim of the course is to cultivate a sensitivity to language appreciation in prose
and poetry en route to mastery of Arabic.

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