ARAB H001  INTRODUCTION TO MODERN STANDARD ARABIC  (1.5 Credits)

Manar Darwish

Division: Humanities
Domain(s): A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts)

Three additional hours of Drill required.

(Offered: Fall 2026)

ARAB H002  INTRODUCTION TO MODERN STANDARD ARABIC  (1.5 Credits)

Manar Darwish

Division: Humanities
Domain(s): A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts)

Enrollment Limit: 20 Drills for this course: M/W/F 8:30-9:30 at Haverford OR M/W/F 10:00-11:00 at Bryn Mawr. Lottery Preference(s): 14 spaces reserved for incoming freshmen; (1) Freshman; (2) sophomore; (3) Junior; (4) major/Minor/Concentration; (5) Permission of Instructor

(Offered: Spring 2027)

ARAB H011  ADVANCED ARABIC (THIRD YEAR ARABIC)  (1.0 Credit)

Division: Humanities
Domain(s): A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts)

This is an advanced Arabic language course designed for students who have completed two years of Modern Standard Arabic or the equivalent. This course deepens students’ understanding of Modern Standard Arabic by placing equal emphasis on advanced-level speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. A more precise use of Arabic grammatical structures is cultivated and applied meaningfully in speech and writing. The course’s focus on reading comprehension skills furthers the student’s ability to scan advanced-level texts for general themes. Particular emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary by utilizing it to discuss a wide range of topics in varied settings. Students will read and analyze a wide range of literary texts that reflect various social, economic, political, religious, and cultural realties in Arab societies. Finally, the course aims to enhance each student’s awareness of the diverse aspects of Arab life and culture through a variety of discussion activities. Pre-requisite(s): Second Year Arabic or its equivalent

ARAB H480  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (0.5 Credit)

Manar Darwish

Division: Humanities
Domain(s): A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts)

(Offered: Spring 2027)

ARAB B000  ARABIC TA/DRILL SESSIONS  (0.0 Credits)

Arabic TA/Drill Sessions

(Offered: Fall 2026, Spring 2027)

ARAB B003  SECOND YEAR MODERN STANDARD ARABIC  (1.0 Credit)

Manar Darwish, Radwa El Barouni

Division: Humanities
Domain(s): A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts)

Combines intensive oral practice with writing and reading in the modern language. The course aims to increase students’ expressive ability through the introduction of more advanced grammatical patterns and idiomatic expressions. Introduces students to authentic written texts and examples of Arabic expression through several media. Prerequisite: ARAB H002 or placement by instructor.

(Offered: Fall 2026)

ARAB B004  SECOND-YEAR MODERN STANDARD ARABIC  (1.0 Credit)

Manar Darwish, Radwa El Barouni

Combines intensive oral practice with writing and reading in the modern language. The course aims to increase students’ expressive ability through the introduction of more advanced grammatical patterns and idiomatic expressions. Introduces students to authentic written texts and examples of Arabic expression through several media. Prerequisite: ARAB B003 or placement.

(Offered: Spring 2027)

ARAB B103  CONVERSATION ON CULTURE IN MSA MIXED WITH EGYPTIAN DIALECT  (1.0 Credit)

The main focus of this conversation course is the development of speaking and listening skills of students at the Advanced Level of Arabic. This will be achieved through the introduction of multimedia materials in Modern Standard Arabic. The materials selected will aim to help the students acquire socio-cultural competence while advancing their aural and oral communication skills. The selected audio-visual materials are meant to engage students, help them explore varied topics relating to the Middle East and its culture, and entice them to communicate their thoughts and express themselves in the language. Students will work individually and in pairs and groups to prepare skits and reports for oral presentations. This class is conducted entirely in Arabic. Prerequisite: Two years of Intensive Arabic or their evuivalnt.

(Offered: Spring 2027)

ARAB B403  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (0.5 Credit)

Manar Darwish

(Offered: Fall 2026)