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University of Calgary Calendar 2016-2017 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions A Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures ALMC
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures ALMC

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Linguistics, Languages and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts.

All students wishing to take Arabic language courses for the first time must consult the Department to be placed in an appropriate course. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses, but are eligible to take Arabic literature, linguistics and culture courses such as Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 317, 319, 353, 357 or 359.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202       Beginners Arabic I
A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204       Beginners Arabic II
Continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301       Continuing Arabic I
A comprehensive course that includes further training in listening, speaking, reading and writing Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303       Continuing Arabic II
A continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 313       Reading Classical Arabic
An introduction to Arabic grammar and syntax through readings of classical sources.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Also known as:
(formerly Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 213)
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 317       Muslim Civilization I
Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia and the West up to the end of the 18th century.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 319       Muslim Civilization II
Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia, and the West focusing on the developments of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331       Intermediate Arabic I
A comprehensive course that increases the command of the structure of modern standard Arabic through reading materials; develops reading and writing skills and comprehension. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 333       Intermediate Arabic II
A continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 343       Colloquial Spoken Arabic

Introduction to the everyday spoken language used in Arabic-speaking countries.

343.01. Egyptian
343.02. Levantine
343.03. Gulf Varieties


Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 353       Arabic Language and Linguistics
Provides an understanding of what is meant by ‘Arabic,’ both as a language and a language system by developing a structural understanding of Arabic through the introduction of linguistic concepts and topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 357       Cinema of Muslim Societies
Exploration of the diversity of national and regional cinemas in predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 359       Literature of Muslim Societies
Study of literary texts within the context of the rich, diverse traditions and cultures of predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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