ARB460

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ARB460 - Ethnolinguistic and Religious Diversity in the Arab World

Global Studies, Sch ofUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041238

Course Description

This course is aimed at both native Arabic-speaking students and advanced-level Arabic language learners. It will provide a comprehensive overview of ethnic, religious and linguistic groups in the contemporary Arab World. It will investigate the modern representations and lived realities of these communities from diverse political, cultural, and historical perspectives. The course is designed to strengthen all four language skills by increasing Arabic vocabulary, enhancing reading abilities, and refining listening skills. In addition to academic articles and book chapters, the assigned materials will draw on a wide range of genres including newspaper articles, memoirs, documentaries and other visual media.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

May be convened with

ARB560

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No