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- MELC-A 100 Elementary Arabic I (5 cr.) Focuses on developing basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture. Credit given for only one of MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100.
- MELC-A 150 Elementary Arabic II (5 cr.) P: MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100. Continues work begun in MELC-A 100, focusing on the development of basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture. Credit given for only one of MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150.
- MELC-A 200 Intermediate Arabic I (5 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150. Intermediate course focuses on progressively more complex grammatical structures; continued expansion of vocabulary; and development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through intensive oral/aural practice using audio and video materials. Includes study of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Credit given for only one of MELC-A 200 or NELC-A 200.
- MELC-A 202 Intermediate Arabic Reading (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or consent of the instructor. Helps students improve their reading fluency in Arabic and comprehend a variety of authentic texts at the intermediate level. Introduces skills to understand the main ideas and supporting details of the reading texts. Provides opportunities to apply knowledge of Arabic syntactic and morphological rules for better reading comprehension.
- MELC-A 204 Intermediate Arabic Writing (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or consent of the instructor . Focuses on techniques for writing effectively in Arabic about personal preferences, daily routines, common events, and topics of personal interest and social needs in common texts, including letters, emails, notes, simple descriptions, and narratives.
- ⚠New course!MELC-A 206 Intermediate Arabic Listening (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150; or consent of instructor . Develops Arabic listening skills at the intermediate level through a variety of engaging activities, authentic audio materials, and targeted exercises. Expands students' ability to comprehend spoken Arabic in real-life situations, both formal and informal, and will enhance their vocabulary and understanding of cultural references.
- MELC-A 218 Arabic Music (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150. Taught in Arabic, this course introduces traditional and contemporary genres of Arabic music, including Classical, Pop, Shaabi, Rai, Mawwal, Malhun, Rap, Jazz, and Khaliji, in order to enhance appreciation of Arabic language and culture.
- MELC-A 222 Arabic Pronunciation (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150. Provides the tools needed to reach higher levels of clarity, accuracy, and intelligibility in oral communication in both Modern Standard Arabic and dialect. Focuses on emphatic constants, minimal pairs, guttural sounds, constant clusters, intonation, rhythm, and stress. Specific challenges and needs will be identified and addressed.
- MELC-A 226 Arabic Cuisine (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150. Taught in Arabic, this course introduces the culinary landscape of the Arab World, highlighting the main characteristics of Arabic cuisine in different Arab countries. Covers the basics of Arabic cooking and includes regular hands-on cooking practice.
- MELC-A 228 Arabic Calligraphy (1 cr.) P: MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150. Covers the history and development of different styles of Arabic calligraphy, including Req'a, Naskh, Diwani, Kufi, and Thuluth, as well as how to identify these styles in manuscripts and monuments and how to use them to create beautiful compositions following the rules and aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy.