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ARAB 201 FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) (ENG University Requirement)

The courses 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.

ARAB 302 APPLIED GRAMMAR
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: ARAB 201

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.

ARAB 303 ARAB RHETORIC
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

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.

EUR 101 EUROPEAN LANGUAGE I
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

The course is an elementary course in a major European language. Students learn basic
vocabulary and grammar in discourse through listening, speaking, reading and writing. The
object is on developing basic communicative ability through short and varied discourse.

EUR 102 EUROPEAN LANGUAGE II
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

This course builds on what was learned in EUR 101. Vocabulary range grows and grammatical
competency improves as practice their language skills in situational and topic-based discourse units.
Students read short simplified stories and retell them orally and in writing.

EUR 103 EUROPEAN LANGUAGE III
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisite: EUR 102

This course refines the four skills acquired in previous two courses and advance language fluency
through a review of language grammar, reading and frequent writing, and speaking tasks. The
emphasis is on improving accuracy and enriching vocabulary to develop communicative
competence using various media resources.