Emphasizing discussion and short written assignments, these colloquia have as their goal the development of art historical skills of description, analysis, and interpretation. Unless otherwise indicated, each section is limited to 18, normally first years and sophomores.

Emphasizing discussion and short written assignments, these colloquia have as their goal the development of art historical skills of description, analysis, and interpretation. Unless otherwise indicated, each section is limited to 18, normally first years and sophomores. What roles have the visual arts played in the organization and understanding of various cultures around the world? Focusing on selected important monuments and figures -- from antiquity to the present ?

By permission of the Archaeology Advisory Committee, for junior or senior minors.

Same as ANT 135. The study of past cultures and societies through their material remains. How archaeologists use different field methods, analytical techniques, and theoretical approaches to investigate, reconstruct, and learn from the past. Data from settlement surveys, site excavations, and artifact analysis are used to address economic, social, political, and ideological questions across time and space.

The goal of the course is that students will achieve a superior level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic using this four-skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) approach. Students will read authentic texts by writers throughout the Arab world. Topics address a range of political, social, religious, and literary themes and represent a range of genres, styles, and periods. Covers Al-Kitaab, Book 3, Units 1-5. Prerequisite: ARA 201, or the completion of Al-Kitaah, Book 2 or its equivalent in another format.

Students in this course will continue perfecting their knowledge of Arabic focusing on the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students should expect text assignments as well as work with DVDs, audio and websites. Exercises include writing, social interactions, role plays, and the interplay of language and culture. Students will complete Al Kitaab, Book I and finish Chapter 10 of Al Kitaab, Book 2 by the end of the year. Each course is 4 credits.

A year-long course that introduces the basics of Modern Standard Arabic, this course concentrates on all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Beginning with the study of Arabic script and sound, students will complete the Georgetown text Alif Baa and finish Chapter 15 in Al Kitaab Book I by the end of the academic year. Students will acquire vocabulary and usage for everyday interactions as well as skills that will allow them to read and analyze a range of texts.

A year-long course that introduces the basics of Modern Standard Arabic, this course concentrates on all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Beginning with the study of Arabic script and sound, students will complete the Georgetown text Alif Baa and finish Chapter 15 in Al Kitaab Book I by the end of the academic year. Students will acquire vocabulary and usage for everyday interactions as well as skills that will allow them to read and analyze a range of texts.

This is a full-year course.

By permission of the department, for junior and senior majors. 2 to 4 credits.