Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2002
Arabic (ARAB)

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ARAB 101   INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE A Credits 5.00  Fall 02
This course introduces students to the Modern Standard Arabic Language as well
as some cultural aspects related to the Arab world. The students will develop
listening and speaking skills through communicative exercises. They will also
learn the writing system and will use it to express simple ideas and topics.
Each lesson includes conversation practice and writing. Language lab required.
Enrollment is limited to 20. For complete list of course time schedules for
Arabic 102 (Arabic 201), please see Arabic listings under Student Enrollment
System"
001 RH 204 - MW 09:00AM - 09:50AM
TBA  Attieh, Aman              Enr: 22 Max: 20

ARAB 201   INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE  AND Credits 4.00  Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
In this second-year Arabic class students will develop proficiency in reading
and writing. They will be introduced to more complex semantic and syntactic
structures. They will practice class presentations as well as writing about a
variety of topics. There is also emphasis on etymology, and students will be
introduced to the use of the Arabic dictionary. Language lab required. For
complete list of course time schedules for Arabic 102 (Arabic 201), please see
Arabic listings under Student Enrollment
System"
Prereq- Arabic 102 or permission of instructor.
001 RH 202 - MW 10:00AM - 10:50AM
FL 5 Attieh, Aman              Enr: 3 Max: NA

ARAB 301   SEMINAR IN ARABIC                        Credits 3.00  Fall 02
Advanced readings and discussions focus on literary and cultural topics,
ranging from classical to contemporary.  Integrates advanced grammatical
constructions with comprehension  and communication skills.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Attieh, Aman              Enr: 2 Max: NA

ARAB 398   INDEPENDENT STUDY                        Credits   Fall 02
No description
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Attieh, Aman              Enr: 2 Max: 0