2009 Fall ARABIC 183-01
Bulletin Course Description Readings and other material, including films, television, and radio broadcasts. Exercises in composition. Instructor: Cooke
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title TOPICS IN ARABIC Department ARABIC Course Number 2009 Fall 183 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Isleem,Nasser M Prerequisites Prerequisite: Arabic 126 or consent of instructor. Course Homepage www.duke.edu/web/aall/arabic.html
Synopsis of course content
This is an upper level course intended for independent learners of advanced Arabic. It exposes students to classical as well as modern language of Arabic literature and culture
Exams
Mid-term and final
Term Papers
None
Grade to be based on
Class participation and performance
Additional Information
The course focuses on enhancing the abilities to:
deal with classical and authentic texts;
discuss topics concretely and abstractly;
satisfy linguistic demands of professional or personal needs;
observe communication styles of contemporary Arab culture.
