This course introduces students to the language of Arabic and the culture of the Middle East. It teaches writing and pronunciation of Arabic letters and words, as well as a number of common phrases, such as greetings and cordial interactions. Both modern standard Arabic and colloquial Egyptian are taught. It also introduces students to basic aspects of Arabic culture and history. Special fee.

This intermediate level course builds on the skills of reading comprehension and the writing and speaking of Modern Standard Arabic that were acquired in first-year Arabic. It takes students to the next level of familiarity with, and the practice of, Arabic. It also puts a heavier weight on using the Egyptian dialect of Arabic in conversation. Prereq: ARBC 402 or permission from the instructor. Special fee.

This advanced intermediate level course builds on the skills of reading and reading comprehension, and the writing and speaking, of Modern Standard Arabic that were acquired in ARBC 504. Students continue to read Arabic newspapers, websites and other materials, and bring their findings to share in class discussions. An even greater emphasis than in lower levels of Arabic, are placed on acquiring and practicing the Egyptian dialect of Arabic in class conversations. Prereq: ARBC 504 or permission from the instructor.

Analysis of the central forms and meanings of art history through intensive study of selected artists and monuments. Includes works of architecture, sculpture, painting, and the graphic arts. Topics will vary but might include the Parthenon, Chartres Cathedral, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Rembrandt's self-portraits, Monet's landscapes, Picasso's Guernica, Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling water, Georgia O'Keeffe's abstractions, ukiyo-e prints, and Benin sculpture.