Three-course introduction to modern standard Arabic primarily, along with some exposure to and familiarization with the main regional spoken varieties. Speaking, reading, listening comprehension, and basic writing skills developed.
Three-course introduction to modern standard Arabic primarily, along with some exposure to and familiarization with the main regional spoken varieties. Speaking, reading, listening comprehension, and basic writing skills developed.
Three-course introduction to modern standard Arabic primarily, along with some exposure to and familiarization with the main regional spoken varieties. Speaking, reading, listening comprehension, and basic writing skills developed.
ARABIC 114-0-20 Conversation and Culture in the Arab World
Introduction to spoken colloquial Arabic of a country or region—for example, Egyptian, Levantine, or Moroccan. Emphasis on spoken language and conversation. May be repeated for credit with different dialect. Prerequisite: 111-2 or equivalent.
Further development of grammar knowledge, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Completion of at least this level is recommended for students seeking functional proficiency for study abroad. Prerequisite: 111-3 or equivalent.
Further development of grammar knowledge, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Completion of at least this level is recommended for students seeking functional proficiency for study abroad. Prerequisite: 111-3 or equivalent.
Continued skills development through reading and discussion of Arabic writings from both textbooks and media resources. Prerequisite: 121-3 or equivalent.
Continuation of instruction in Arabic using textbooks and supplemental materials from literary sources (prose and poetry) and broadcast and print media. Emphasis on developing more advanced writing skills. Prerequisite: 211-3 or equivalent.
From language to literature: review of grammar; reading and discussing Hebrew literary works (prose and poetry) and newspaper articles. Compositions and oral presentations. Prerequisite: 111-3 or equivalent.
MENA 301-2-20 Seminar in Middle East and North African Studies: Syria: History, Society, Culture” (MENA 301-1 – co-list with Perf St)
Since 2011, the Syrian war and humanitarian crisis has deeply impacted the global community. Yet the social, political, and economic factors shaping the conflict, as well as the complex dynamics of Syrian lifeworlds, continue to mystify many. This course approaches the complicated relations of contemporary Syrian state and society from historical, anthropological, and cultural perspectives. In addition to scholarly articles and essays, we will draw heavily on Syrian cultural output, including performance, dance, theater, music, films and documentaries, prison literature, and memoirs. Close engagement with key cultural works will help students to not only situate the critical issues that shape Syrian society today, from the social relations of gender, class, and religion, to the formation of nationalism, sectarianism, Islamism, and authoritarianism, but better understand how Syrians negotiate these issues through the makings and doings of culture.
Locating the Middle East: Disciplinary Formation, Territorial Production and the Making of a Region (Yildiz, Emrah)
W 4:00-6:50pm
MENA 410 Pro-Seminar in MENA Studies
Introduces students to key scholarly literature in the field, drawn from a variety of disciplines. (Taught in alternating years, academic year 2013-14 (winter 2014), 2015-16 (spring), etc.)
Year long colloquium featuring student presentations of work in progress and faculty comment. (Taught annually. May be taken for 1 course credit—requires presentation—or zero-credit enrollment. Students are expected to enroll for more than one year of MENA 412, though only once for course credit.)
Introduction to basic literacy and oral proficiency intended to produce conversational speakers. Emphasizes modern Tehrani dialect of Persian; students also learn to read, write, and speak more formal Persian.
Intermediate Persian Acquisition of vocabulary and language production. Employs authentic written and audiovisual materials, including newspapers, short stories, poems, television, film, and radio. Speaking and writing emphasized. Prerequisite: 111-3 or equivalent.
Introduction to basic literacy and oral proficiency; insights into modern Turkish culture through the language. Print and audiovisual materials used to supplement textbook.
Continuation of basic grammar instruction; further development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the use of printed and audiovisual materials. Insights into modern Turkish culture. Prerequisite: 111-3 or equivalent.
