Listed in: Asian Languages and Civilizations, as ARAB-401
Mohamed H. Hassan (Section 01)
Media Arabic is an advanced language course at the 400 level. Students are required to complete a set amount of material during the semester. Media Arabic introduces the language of print and the Internet news media to students of Arabic seeking to reach the advanced level. It makes it possible for those students to master core vocabulary and structures typical of front-page news stories, recognize various modes of coverage, distinguish fact from opinion, detect bias and critically read news in Arabic. The course enables students to read extended texts with greater accuracy at the advanced level by focusing on meaning, information structure, language form, and markers of cohesive discourse. The prerequisite for Media Arabic is the equivalent of three years of college-level Arabic study in a classroom course that includes both reading/writing skills and speaking/listening skills. The final grade is determined by participation and assignments, two term-papers and a final paper, a final written exam, an oral presentation and a comprehensive oral exam. Participation in the program requires significant independent work and initiative.
Requisite: ARAB 302 or equivalent. Limited to 18 students. Fall semester. Five College Senior Lecturer Hassan.
If Overenrolled: Priority given to ASLC majors, then to class year (seniors first).
Cost: $46.14 ?
Section 01
M 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM JOCH 202
W 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM JOCH 202
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media Arabic: A Coursebook for Reading Arabic News | Alaa Elgibali, Nevenka Korica | Required | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.