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Academic Calendar 2014 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Arabic (A)
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Arabic (A)
Note: Students unsure of their language level should contact the Department of Modern Languages about a placement test. In addition, all students, including first-year students, may obtain special permission to register in a higher course if they have sufficient background in the language.
Arabic 1030 - Arabic for Beginners
For students with no previous knowledge of Arabic, this course introduces spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Prepares students for progression directly to Arabic 2250.

Antirequisite(s): Grade 12U Arabic and Arabic 1035.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Arabic 1035 - Beginner Arabic for Heritage Speakers
For students with some background in Arabic (heritage speakers), this course develops communicative skills and the ability to use Modern Standard Arabic. Prepares students for progression into Arabic 2250. Students are enrolled on the basis of a placement test.
Antirequisite(s): Grade 12U Arabic and Arabic 1030.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course
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Arabic 2250 - Intermediate Arabic
This course is designed to build upon skills in reading and speaking Arabic developed in earlier courses. Students will gain increased vocabulary and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. They will be able to approach prose, fiction, and non-fiction written in the language.
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Prerequisite(s): Arabic 1030, 1035 or Grade 12U Arabic, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Arabic 3300 - Advanced Arabic
Advanced grammar and composition along with reading of selected texts from the rich heritage of literature written in Arabic.
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Prerequisite(s): Arabic 2250 or the former International and Comparative Studies 028, Arabic 020, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Academic Calendar 2014 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Arabic (A)
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