Arabic language study stresses the reading
and comprehension of Modern Standard
Arabic. After completing ARAB 204, advanced students may wish to pursue writing
and speaking skills as well. Students are introduced to graded modern reading selections
in ARAB 102. In ARAB 203, students read
short classical texts in addition to ungraded
modern selections. From ARAB 204 on, students' command of syntax and morphology
enables them to choose to begin to study
either classical or modern literature. Courses
in English introduce students to masterpieces
of Arabic literature and to the historical and
cultural development of the civilization
of Islam.
