Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2002
Arabic (ARAB)

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ARAB 102   INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE A Credits 5.00  Spring 02
This is the continuation of ARAB 101. In this class students will be introduced
to a wide range of context-related vocabulary as well as to some cultural
aspects related to the Arab world. Students will be able to give information
about themselves and others, about daily practices and routines, as well as
express simple opinions about general matters. Each lesson includes a
conversational section, reading and comprehension exercises, in addition to the
introduction of basic grammatical construction. Language Lab required.
Enrollment is limited to 20.
Prereq- Arabic 101 or permission of instructor.
001 RH 205 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM      Attieh, Aman              Enr: 10 Max: 20

ARAB 202   INTERMEDIATE MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND  Credits 4.00  Spring 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
This is the continuation of ARAB 201. It focuses on reading and discussing
texts that vary in topics and forms. Students will be able to express
individual thoughts and opinions about various literary excerpts. Writing will
be used as a tool of communicating ideas related to topics discussed in the
classroom, or topics read individually. This class also focuses on etymology
and the use of the dictionary. Culture-related issues will be included in
classroom discussions and readings.
Prereq- Arabic 201 or permission of instructor.
001 RH 202 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM      Attieh, Aman              Enr: 2 Max: 20

ARAB 333   THE CULTURE OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB SOCIETI Credits 3.00  Spring 02
Usisng a topical approach, this course attempts to make students gain insight
into the rich cultural heritage and fabric of contemporary Arab societies
within the context of tradition and change.
The course will cover a variety of
topics such as the political and economic systems, social, ethnic, language and
religious groups, family and kinship, status of women and minorities, national
identity and immigration.
The format of the class will be a combination of
lecture, class discussion, film viewings, and guest presentations. Students
will be expected to do interactive reading (resulting in written work), active
class participation, and some experiential projects (for example, communication
with Arab/Arab Americans or related organizations in the Houston area).
Course
conducted in English. No knowledge of Arabic required.
Enrollment is limited
to 20.
001 RH 304 - MWF 03:00PM - 03:50PM      Attieh, Aman              Enr: 5 Max: 20

ARAB 399   INDEPENDENT STUDY                        Credits   Spring 02
No description. Enrollment is limited to 20.
Permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Attieh, Aman              Enr: 1 Max: 20