EAR: Arabic Culture
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- I - Interdisciplinary Requirement
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- ASL - American Sign Language Culture Cluster
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How to Read Course Descriptions
EAR 309. Modern Arabic Culture I. 3 Credits.
This course will provide students with an introduction to Arabic Culture and foundations in order to help students understand diverse aspects of the culture and civilization, including Arabic culture in the context of its development since the pre-Islam era to present day. Emphasis will be given to modern Arab Culture.
