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• ARAB 3420: The Culture of Islam

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will engage students in the study of the culture of Islam. There will be an emphasis on the identifying preconceived notions relating to Islam. This course will compare and contrast the history, essential tenets, and central practices of Islam to Judaism and Christianity. The context in which Islam began and the role of Muhammad (PBUH) on Islam will also be discussed. The Five Pillars of the Islamic faith and the split in Islam into the two major sects, Sunni, and Shi'a, will be explained. Due to the current events in the Middle East and the great number of social media users, this course will help students to understand a culture where secularism, capitalism, and materialism have no value.
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• ARAB 3430: Images of Islam Spain to Iran

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course discusses the influence of Islam on art and architecture from select countries from Spain to Iran. It provides an accessible and appealing examination of the significant artistic, architectural, and cultural dimensions of the Islamic World and their influences on the West.
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• ARAB 3990: Selected Topics in Arabic

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides students the opportunity to explore and research Arabic language and culture-related topics of interest that are not available as regular course offerings of the University.
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• ARAB 4001: Intro to Arabic Linguistics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will focus on the study of Arabic as a language system in terms of modern linguistic analysis. Students will study the language's sound system (phonology), word structure (morphology, particularly roots and patterns), phrase and sentence structure (syntax), and meaning at the word and sentential level (semantics). The history of Arabic and the issue of diglossia in Arabic-speaking countries will be discussed. The linguistic features of both Standard Arabic and the modern Arabic dialects of today will also be covered.
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• ARAB 4002: Arabic Translation

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course introduces basic techniques of Arabic-English translation. Students will work on stylistic, syntactic, technical, and cultural problems encountered in the translation process. It focuses on the process and quality of translation with emphasis on cultural differences.
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• ARAB 4210: Arabic Literature Translation

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is a survey of Arabic literature in translation with a focus on continuity and change, influence, and major trends, themes, and genres. It will provide students with a foundation in Arabic literature. Students will be introduced to short stories, novels, essays, poetry, and plays.
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• ARAB 4951: Mod Lang and Cultural Intern

  0.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is intended to provide the Spanish/French/Arabic student with an opportunity to work in a professional setting to learn about areas that are not available or not practical in an academic environment. The internship will enable the student to apply Spanish/French/Arabic language skills in the real work place and will provide an invaluable experience which should make the student more marketable upon graduation. Prerequisite:    At least 12 Credits of the Language AND Junior Standing
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• ARAB 6100: Arabic Linguistics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will be introduced to the aspects of Arabic language that are of interest to linguists who focus on the linguistic aspects of the language. This course will focus on the study of Arabic as ?a language system? in terms of modern linguistic analysis. Students will study the languages sound system (phonology), word structure (morphology), phrase and sentence structure (syntax), and meaning at the word and sentential level (semantics). The Arabic rhetoric, the history of Arabic and the issue of diglossia in Arabic-speaking countries will also be discussed in this course.
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• ARAB 6200: Arabic-English Translation

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is meant to raise the awareness of the students to the importance of translation and interpretation from Arabic to English and vise versa. Students will work on stylistic, syntactic, technical, and cultural problems encountered in the Arabic-English translation process. Exercises will provide translation practice with different types of texts and documents. Texts and Documents will include, but not be limited to, legal, medical, business, media, etc.
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• ARAB 6300: Arabic Lit & Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course surveys selected Arabic literary works including the biography, poetry, prose, the tale, the fiction, the novel, the play, the song and the film. It will also discuss the language used in such works, and research how the culture of the community was reflected in that literary work. It will also examine how culture plays an important role in literature.
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