Arabic (ARBC)
ARBC 1101 Elementary Arabic I. (Formerly 101) Introduction to the basic structure of the language. Designed to enable the student to develop oral proficiency and written skills. One optional lab hour (required for minors). 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
ARBC 1102 Elementary Arabic II. (Formerly 102) Continued study of the basic structure of the language. Designed to enable the student to continue to develop oral proficiency and written skills. One optional lab hour (required for minors). Pre-requisite: ARBC 1101 or placement. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
ARBC 1105 Elementary Arabic I through Study Abroad. (Formerly 105) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on total contact hours. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 1106 Elementary Arabic II through Study Abroad. (Formerly 106) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on total contact hours. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 1108 Elementary Arabic I Lab. (Formerly 108) Language Lab 1: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester. Co-registration with ARBC 1101 required. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 1109 Elementary Arabic II Lab. (Formerly 109) Language Lab 2: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester. Co-registration with ARBC 1102 required. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 1195 Introduction to Study Abroad. (Formerly 195) Intermediate-level study of topics in Arabic literature culture and/or civilization. Prerequisite: Departmental Consent 1-3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2201 Intermediate Arabic I. (Formerly 201) Review of the basic structure of the language. Emphasis on extensive language practice in simulated cultural settings in order to enable students to continue to develop their oral and written proficiency. Prerequisite: ARBC 1102 or placement. One optional lab hour (required for minors). 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
ARBC 2202 Intermediate Arabic II. (Formerly 202) Continued review of the basic structure of the language. Emphasis on extensive language practice in simulated cultural settings in order to enable students to continue to develop their oral and written proficiency. Prerequisite: ARBC 2201 or placement. One optional lab hour (required for minors). 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
ARBC 2205 Intermediate Arabic I through Study Abroad. (Formerly 205) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on contact hours. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2206 Intermediate Arabic II through Study Abroad. (Formerly 206) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on contact hours. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2208 Intermediate Arab I Lab. (Formerly 208) Language Lab 3: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester. Co-registration with ARBC 2201 required. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2209 Intermediate Arabic II Lab. (Formerly 209) Language Lab 4: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester. Co-registration with ARBC 2201 required. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2211 Intermediate Grammar and Composition. (Formerly 211) Comprehensive review and synthesis of Arabic grammar. Designed to provide students with extensive writing practice in order to prepare them for more effective participation in advanced courses, and to enable them to improve their ability to use and manipulate the language with a higher degree of accuracy, flexibility and assurance. Prerequisite: ARBC 2202 or placement. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
ARBC 2218 Intermediate Grammar and Composition Lab. (Formerly 218) Language Lab 5: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester.Co-registration with ARBC 2211 required (if/when offered). 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2219 Intermediate Oral Communications Lab. (Formerly 219) Language Lab 6: Involves small-group work and/or oral practice outside class with native language assistant on a regular basis throughout the semester.Co-registration with ARBC 3212 required (if/when offered). 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2250 Themes in Arabic Literature. (Formerly 250) Themes in Arabic Literature. Provides Arabic minors with an introduction to Arabic literature in translation, although some readings and/or assignments will be in Arabic. This class does count towards the Minor in Arabic Language. Prerequisite: ARBC 2211, or departmental permission. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2291 Intermediate Topics in Arabic Language, Literature and Culture. (Formerly 291) Intermediate-level study of topics in Arabic literature, culture, and/or civilization. Pre-requisite: ARBC 2211, or department consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 2295 Independent Study. (Formerly 295) Designed for the intermediate student who wishes to explore an aspect of Arabic language, literature or culture beyond the scope of the regular course offerings. Pre-requisite: ARBC 2211, or department consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
ARBC 2297 Internship. (Formerly 297) Professional experience designed to enhance language proficiency and cultural understanding by working in a human service agency, an educational institution or a business agency where Arabic is the primary language. Prerequisite: Approved application. 1-6 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 3212 Survey of Arabic Literature. (Formerly 212) Survey of Arabic Literature. Through a survey in Arabic, students will study Arabic literary tradition that covers poetry, religious texts, literary criticism, religious thought and philosophy, novels, and drama. Prerequisite: ARBC 2211 or placement. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
ARBC 3391 Advanced Topics in Arabic Culture. (Formerly 391) Advanced level study of topics in Arabic culture and civilization. Prerequisite: ARBC 2211 or Department Consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 3395 Independent Study. (Formerly 395) Designed for the advanced student who wishes to explore an aspect of Arabic language, literature, civilization or culture beyond the scope of the regular course offerings. Department Consent Required. 1-3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 3397 Internship. (Formerly 397) Advanced professional experience designed to enhance language proficiency and cultural understanding by working in a human service agency, an educational institution or a business agency in the U.S. or in a country where Arabic is the primary language. Prerequisite: Approved application. Department Consent Required. 1-6 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 4301 Female Figures in the Qur'an. Students will learn about the female figures in the Quran, their stories, and their status in Islam. They will read selected chapters from the Quran (e.g., “Maryam,” “Women”) to better understand how female figures are portrayed in the Islamic tradition. The course will also discuss the key Qur’an narratives about women. The course will examine the Quran, not from a theological perspective, but as an extremely influential and historically significant literary masterpiece. Delivered at least partially in English and partially in Arabic. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 4302 Culture and Tradition in the Arab Countries. (Formerly 302) Culture and Tradition in the Arab Countries. In this course students will study about the rich and diverse history, traditions, beliefs, and cultures in Arab countries. Delivered at least partially in English and partially in Arabic. Course may be offered in blended format (mix of online and face-to-face work). It may also be offered cross-listed with other courses. Could be equivalent to advanced courses in study abroad. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ARBC 4303 Arab Political Life Through Literature and Film. (Formerly 303) Arab Political Life through Literature and Film. This course will explore the culture and political life of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa through the medium of literature and film. In addition to allowing us to witness the sights and sounds of life in the Middle East, watching popular films allows us to participate in the communal experience of the movie theater and share the cinematic experiences enjoyed by Middle Eastern cinema-going publics. Students will watch films from several different countries, pertaining to a wide variety of current political issues, and to a number of distinct but interconnected historical memories of the last century. Students will also read and comment in class a number of literary texts dealing with some of the same topics covered by the films. Delivered at least partially in English and partially in Arabic. Course may be offered in blended format (mix of online and face-to-face work). It may also be offered cross-listed with other courses. Could be equivalent to advanced courses in study abroad. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)