University of Calgary : Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures ALMC

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures ALMC

ALMC 202 204 301 303 313 317 319 357 359

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Linguistics, Languages and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202

Beginners Arabic I

A comprehensive course for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Includes training in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204

Beginners Arabic II

Continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 202.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301

Intermediate Arabic I

A comprehensive course that includes further training in listening, speaking, reading and writing Modern Standard Arabic in its cultural context. Development of increased sophistication in language production and cultural understanding.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 303

Intermediate Arabic II

A continuation of Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 301.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 313

Reading Classical Arabic

An introduction to Arabic grammar and syntax through readings of classical sources.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 204.
Also known as: (formerly Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 213)

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 317

Muslim Civilization I

Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia and the West up to the end of the 18th century.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: This course is taught in English.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 319

Muslim Civilization II

Comparative study of Muslim civilization from Africa, the Arab and Persianate world, Asia, and the West focusing on the developments of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: This course is taught in English.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 357

Cinema of Muslim Societies

Exploration of the diversity of national and regional cinemas in predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Notes: This course is taught in English.

Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 359

Literature of Muslim Societies

Study of literary texts within the context of the rich, diverse traditions and cultures of predominantly Muslim societies of the world.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: This course is taught in English.

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