Summer 2022 courses
The Program in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies is pleased to offer Classical Qur'anic Arabic this summer.
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Patrick McCabe '21 using his Arabic language skills
Patrick McCabe, '21: "I was recently tasked with a spontaneous interview with Sky News Arabic. I was not given any time to prep, but it was a great experience getting to speak in Arabic for a major news channel here, and I wanted to share it with you. Having the opportunity to major in the language really was a gift."…
A conversation with Professor Li Guo
Arabic Club
Marhaba!
Just last week we were given the clearance to host Arabic club events in-person. Some of you may have attended our virtual club event. Now that the overall situation is looking better, we can actually meet in person, outside. We will maintain physical distancing, and we will wear our favorite masks. We are working on securing masks with Arabic writing on them.We have an event tentatively scheduled for Monday (9/28), and it will be outside. …
New Online Course for Summer 2020!
MEAR 40027 - Section 01: Introduction to Classical/Quranic Arabic I (CRN 3905) (Undergrads)
MEAR 60027 (Grad students)
Instructor: Dr. Catherine Bronson
MTWTh 10:30 - 12:05
June 15-July 24, 2020
3 credit hours
The goal of this course is to develop a basic knowledge of the Classical/Koranic Arabic, with emphasis on an overview of grammar and syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and serial readings of Islamic texts. We read selections from Qur'an, Qur'anic exegeses, hadith (Prophetic tradition), and other related material. We learn how to use Arabic dictionary and bibliographical references (in print and online). (Prereq.: one year of college level Modern Standard Arabic)…