2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

ARAB 105 - Introduction to Arabic Culture


The course provides an overview of the major aspects of the contemporary Arab culture. Based on scholarly research, textual resources, media, and literature from both the Arab World and elsewhere, the course examines the Arab people’s historical background, language varieties, literary traditions, and representative social institutions. The course will present a rich educational experience for promoting analytic skills and insights into another culture and its complexities.

This course offers an introduction to Arabic culture and explores its historical, linguistic, social, religious, cultural, and artistic foundations. Students can expect to develop cultural awareness and communicative skills useful when interacting with people from the Arab world, in addition to critical analytical thinking skills through discussion of various Arabic cultural topics.

Course Designation/Attribute: HP, DI

Anticipated Terms Offered: Every Fall