Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, also known as classical Arabic. This two-semester course covers the basics in first-year Arabic; study of the alphabet, sounds, and writing style, and development of basic grammatical structures and communication skills. Students read and write short passages on various real-life situations.

This first semester of a year-long course introduces the basics of Modern Standard Arabic, also known as Classical Arabic. It begins with a coverage of the alphabet, vocabulary for everyday use, and essential communicative skills relating to real-life and task-oriented situations (queries about personal well-being, family, work, and telling the time). Students will concentrate on speaking and listening skills, as well as on learning the various forms of regular verbs, and on how to use an Arabic dictionary.

Directed individual research in linguistic anthropology.

This upper-level graduate seminar provides a forum for students to undertake directed writing projects under the guidance of the instructor. The structure of the seminar enables participants to pursue individualized goals in close dialogue with each other and offers a framework for structured mentoring. Class will meet weekly and follow a seminar format. We use a writer's group format to devote ourselves to workshopping writing products. During class time, we will engage in both in-class writing and pre-writing exercises.

Directed individual research in physical anthropology.

Directed individual research in physical anthropology.

Directed individual research in archaeology.

Independent Study

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