Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024

Courses


Course Numbering

0001-0999* Pre-University level introductory courses
1000-1999 Year 1 courses
2000-4999 Senior-level undergraduate courses
5000-5999 Professional Degree courses in Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine and Theology (MTS, MDiv)
6000-6999 Courses offered by Continuing Studies
9000-9999 Graduate Studies courses

* These courses are equivalent to pre-university introductory courses and may be counted for credit in the student's record, unless these courses were taken in a preliminary year. They may not be counted toward essay or breadth requirements, or used to meet modular admission requirements unless it is explicitly stated in the Senate-approved outline of the module.


Suffixes

no suffix 1.0 course not designated as an essay course
A 0.5 course offered in first term
B 0.5 course offered in second term
A/B 0.5 course offered in first and/or second term
E 1.0 essay course
F 0.5 essay course offered in first term
G 0.5 essay course offered in second term
F/G 0.5 essay course offered in first and/or second term
H 1.0 accelerated course (8 weeks)
J 1.0 accelerated course (6 weeks)
K 0.75 course
L 0.5 graduate course offered in summer term (May - August)
Q/R/S/T 0.25 course offered within a regular session
U 0.25 course offered in other than a regular session
W/X 1.0 accelerated course (full course offered in one term)
Y 0.5 course offered in other than a regular session
Z 0.5 essay course offered in other than a regular session

Glossary


Prerequisite

A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course.


Corequisite

A course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.


Antirequisite

Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.


Essay Courses

Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. To recognize student achievement, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses and will be identified on the student's record (E essay full course; F/G/Z essay half-course).


Principal Courses

A first year course that is listed by a department offering a module as a requirement for admission to the module. For admission to an Honours Specialization module or Double Major modules in an Honours Bachelor degree, at least 3.0 courses will be considered principal courses.



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Course Type




Arabic


This course introduces beginners to basic Arabic. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, articulation of standard sounds, spelling conventions, essential grammar, and the principal vocabulary in Modern Standard Arabic. By the end of this course, students will be able to read and write simple sentences and to discuss rudimentary subjects.

Antirequisite(s): Grade 12U Arabic. Arabic 1030, Arabic 1035, and Arabic 2050A/B

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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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.

Extra Information: 4 hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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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.

Extra Information: 4 hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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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.

Extra Information: 4 hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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This course is for students who have basic but still novice ability in Arabic. Students will learn vocabulary and phrases enabling them to converse on standard topics. By the end of this course, students will have the ability to express basic ideas in simple sentences and comprehend plain audio/video texts.

Antirequisite(s):Grade 12U Arabic. Arabic 1030, Arabic 1035, and Arabic 2050A/B.

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to Quranic Arabic for beginners with no previous knowledge of the Arabic language. Learn the script of the Qur’an, acquire core vocabulary necessary to understand short Quranic chapters, and dive into basic grammar of classical Arabic.

Extra Information: 3 hours. Note: Those with any Arabic language background must see Instructor to determine eligibility for course.

Course Weight: 0.50
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The course is designed to enable students to use Arabic in real-life situations by developing oral communication skills. The course methodology focuses on practice in speaking Arabic through guided conversations, group discussions, and informal talking. Upon successful completion of this course the students will have improved their spoken fluency, their accuracy in the language and their confidence in speaking by discussing various issues directly in Arabic.

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course builds upon Quranic Arabic for Beginners 1070A/B. The focus is to expand Quranic vocabulary and to acquire a familiarity with more complex grammatical structures through studying Quranic texts. By the end of this course, students will have acquired the key principles of Quranic grammar.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 1070A/B, or permission of the instructor.

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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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.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 1030, Arabic 1035 or Grade 12U Arabic, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 4 hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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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.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 1030 or Grade 12U Arabic, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 4 hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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Readings from the Qur'an is a study in classical Arabic. Its main focus is the vocabulary frequently encountered in the Qur'an. The course objective is to equip the student with the skills necessary to understand the grammar, vocabulary, and syntactical and morphological structure of the Qur'an.

Antirequisite(s): Arabic 5260A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 2080A/B or permission of instructor.

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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Advanced grammar and composition along with reading of selected texts from the rich heritage of literature written in Arabic.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 2250 or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 4 hours (Main), 3 hours (Huron).

Course Weight: 1.00
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Advanced grammar and composition along with reading of selected texts from the rich heritage of literature written in Arabic.

Prerequisite(s): Arabic 2250 or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 4 hours (Main), 3 hours (Huron).

Course Weight: 1.00
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Western Main Campus

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