Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, reading, composition, and conversation of standard (including classical) Arabic.

A continuation of Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I, including review and introduction of new content.

This course develops intermediate Arabic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while deepening mastery of verb tenses, thematic vocabulary, and basic noun and verb case markings. Students read a short story and practice detailed grammatical analysis within a communicative framework. The course builds directly on foundations established in Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II.

This course develops intermediate proficiency in Arabic using authentic texts, deepening command of case markings, dual and feminine forms, and Verb Forms I–X. Students learn active and passive participles and build a Grammar Portfolio that consolidates core grammar. The course directly continues Intermediate Standard Arabic I.

Advanced Standard Arabic I and Advanced Standard Arabic II build advanced proficiency in Arabic through thematic dialogues, interactive communication, and weekly readings from classical and modern authentic texts. Each course uses different materials to expand students’ vocabulary, reading strategies, and cultural understanding. They may be taken in any order.

A continuation of Advanced Standard Arabic I.

Provides a basic capacity for "survival" Moroccan Arabic through the study of essential vocabulary and communication skills. Emphasizes the use of day to day language necessary for student researchers of Moroccan culture by utilizing classroom training, "homestays" with Moroccan families, and interactions with Moroccans.

This course introduces students to four major Arabic dialect groups - Gulf, Moroccan, Levantine, and Egyptian - through a comparative, communication-based approach. Students select one dialect as their active spoken variety, while developing listening comprehension and cultural awareness of the remaining dialects.

Arabic and Islamic texts with emphasis upon extensive reading and individual and/or group research projects. Qualified students may study Persian and/or Turkish texts.

Reading of various Qur'anic surahs (chapters), emphasizing Arabic pronunciation, translation, understanding meaning, learning vocabulary, recognition of grammatical features, and syntax. Supplementary related Arabic readings in the "circumstances of revelation," Qur'anic commentary, hadith, and various online resources for Qur'anic studies.

Reading of various Qur'anic surahs (chapters) not covered in Islamic Arabic I, emphasizing Arabic pronunciation, translation, understanding meaning, learning vocabulary, recognition of grammatical features, and syntax. Supplementary related Arabic readings in the "circumstances of revelation" and Qur'anic commentary. Also, readings in hadith, narrative literature, poetry, history, Sufi literature, fiqh, and various online resources for Arabic literature.

Advanced language study, combining instruction in grammar, reading comprehension, and composition with practice in spoken modern standard Arabic.