Summer 2007 Course Descriptions

Elementary Literary Arabic I

AR101
Time: TBA, 7 hours her week
Tuition: $400

Introduction to the phonology and writing systems of literary Arabic and its basic vocabulary and structure. Training is listening, speaking, reading and writing through dialogues, texts and narratives with Islamic content.

Elementary Literary Arabic II

AR201
Time: TBA, 7 hours her week
Tuition: $400

Continuation of the mastery of Arabic phonology, basic vocabulary and structure. Emphasis on oral reading and writing practice based on selected texts from Islamic literature, including the Qur’an and Hadith. Prerequisite: AR 101 or equivalent.

Intermediate Literary Arabic I

AR201
Time: TBA, 7 hours her week
Tuition: $400

Prerequisite AR 102 or equivalent. Expansion of the student’s understanding of the Arabic language with active vocabulary and structure And the development of reading and oral skills. Selected readings include texts and narratives from various genres of Arabic prose literature.

Qur'anic Studies

IS201
Time: TBA, 3 hours her week
Tuition: $300

Qur’an and compilation; Qur’anic sciences of exegeses and interpretation (Tafsir); Study of thematically selected topics from the Qur’an including revelation, creation, tawhid, humankind, human rights, the hereafter, taqwa, ‘adl, ibadah, and ‘people of the book’, prophets, etc

Islamic and American Society

IS201
Time: TBA, 3 hours her week
Tuition: $300

History of Islam and the growth of the Muslim community in North America, such as Muslim religious, political, economic and social institutions. Also discusses the prospects and challenges of the Muslim community in America.

Islamic and American Society

IS201
Time: TBA, 3 hours her week
Tuition: $300

History of Islam and the growth of the Muslim community in North America, such as Muslim religious, political, economic and social institutions. Also discusses the prospects and challenges of the Muslim community in America.

Urdu Language and Literature I

IS201
Time: TBA, 3 hours her week
Tuition: $400

A beginning course introducing the phonology, script, basic structure, vocabulary and application of the Urdu language. Focus on reading, writing, and speaking.

Urdu Language and Literature II

IS201
Time: TBA, 3 hours her week
Tuition: $400

Continuation of UR 101 with more emphasis on reciting, speaking and reading Urdu literature

Special Topics

Courses on special topics in Arabic language and literature and Islamic Studies can be arranged. In addition, the classes currently offered can be arranged for the weekend depending on enrollment