Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures
Departmental Representative:
Taoufik ben Amor
610A Kent
212-854-2895
tb46@columbia.edu
Persons interested in a structured Arabic language program of courses accompanied by cultural and social activities should enroll in the Columbia Arabic Summer Program.
OFFICIAL MAKEUP DATES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
June 4, replaces the Memorial Day holiday, May 31.
NOTE
The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.
Click on course title to see course description and schedule.
Summer 2010
Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures
Arabic
AHUM S1201F (Section 2).
First Year Arabic, I. 5 pts.
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
An introduction to the language of classical and modern Arabic literature.
Designed to develop the skills necessary for reading and speaking in this
country or in the Middle East. Integrates the skills of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing with an introduction to Arabic
culture.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00
Materials Fee: $10.00
MDES S1210F. First Year
Arabic, I. 5 pts.
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
Materials Fee: $10.00
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
An introduction to the language of classical and modern Arabic literature. Designed to develop the skills necessary for reading and speaking in this country or in the Middle East. Integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an introduction to Arabic culture.
Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00Materials Fee: $10.00
MDES S1211S. First Year
Arabic, II. 5 pts. NOTE: Mandatory placement exam for students who did not take
S1210 at Columbia.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES S1210, or the equivalent.
Materials Fee: $10.00
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES S1210, or the equivalent.
The continuation of S1210, above.
Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00Materials Fee: $10.00
MDES S1211S (Section 2).
First Year Arabic, II. 5 pts. Mandatory placement exam for students who did not
take S1210 at Columbia.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES S1210, or the equivalent.The continuation of S1210, above.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00
Materials Fee: $10.00
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES S1210, or the equivalent.The continuation of S1210, above.Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00
Materials Fee: $10.00
MDES S1214F. Second Year
Arabic, I. 5 pts. NOTE: Mandatory placement exam for visiting
students.
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
Prerequisites: MDES W1211-W1212, or the equivalent.
Materials Fee: $10.00
Runs from the week of Jun 01 to Jul 02
Prerequisites: MDES W1211-W1212, or the equivalent.
A continuation of the study of the language of contemporary writing in Arabic. Designed to increase vocabulary and extend facility with grammatical forms. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities will develop beyond the range of a simple sentence to that of more complex, lengthier discourse. Students begin to feel confident conversing with native speakers.
Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00Materials Fee: $10.00
MDES S1215S. Second Year
Arabic, II. 5 pts. NOTE: Mandatory placement exam for students who did not take
MDES S1214 at Columbia.
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES W1211-W1212 and W1214 or the equivalent.
Materials Fee: $10.00
Runs from the week of Jul 06 to Aug 06
Prerequisites: MDES W1211-W1212 and W1214 or the equivalent.
A continuation of the study of the language of contemporary writing in Arabic. Designed to increase vocabulary and extend facility with grammatical forms. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities will develop beyond the range of a simple sentence to that of more complex, lengthier discourse. Students begin to feel confident conversing with native speakers.
Language Resource Center Fee: $15.00Materials Fee: $10.00
