Courses may not be offered during every semester. To confirm course offerings for each semester, please use the Course Search.NELC-A 131: Beginning Arabic I (3-5 credits) Arabic is a beautiful language. Let’s be honest. It’s not the easiest for English speakers to learn. We will be with you every step of the way. It’s fun. We promise.
NELC-A 132: Beginning Arabic II (4 cr.) Ready to take the next step? By the end of this term, you should be able to have a basic conversation in Modern Standard Arabic, and read and write at an introductory level.
NELC-N 157 / REL 257: Introduction to Islam (3 cr.) Study the past and present of a religion claimed by 1.8 billion people, including about the Prophet Muhammad, Sharia, Sufism, and the pillars of faith and practice in everyday life.
NELC-N 177: Intro to Arab Media (3 cr.) Survey of media such as broadcast news and television from Morocco and Mauritania to Syria and Iraq. Examination of Al Jazeera, Lebanese Broadcasting, and Al-Arabiyya, among other outlets. Class is conducted in English.
AMST-A 261 / REL-R 261 / NELC-N 261: Intro to Arab American Studies (3 cr.) Learn about and gain practical, real-world experience working with Indianapolis’ Arab American community.
NELC-N 301: Arabic Fiction in Translation (3 cr.) English-language translations of romance, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, true crime, historical fiction, and/or other genres. Explore Arab cultures via the imagination of their greatest authors.
REL-R 305: Islam and Modernity (3 cr.) How did European imperialism impact Muslims? How did Muslims respond to the challenges of the modern world?
NELC-N 308 / REL-R 308 / HIST-H 321: Arab Histories (3 cr.) What does it mean to be Arab? Debate the meaning of “Arab-ness” and how it has been central to the unfolding of Arab history.
SPAN 309 / NELC 309: Arab Spain and Latin America (3 cr.) Explore Arabic-speaking Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Spain from 711 to 1492 CE, its lasting legacy in the Americas, and contemporary Arab Latinx.
NELC-N 316 / REL-R 317: The Qur’an (1 cr.) Short course on the Qur’an as literature–not just what it says, but its literary qualities, its social impact, its cultural functions, and its meanings to Muslim people.
NELC-N 317: Syrian-Lebanese Food and Cooking (1 cr.) Whet your Arabic studies appetite with this short course on Syrian-Lebanese food in the Eastern Mediterranean and in Indiana. Eating is required.
NELC-N 318 Islamophobia (1 cr.) Analyze the roots of anti-Muslim prejudice, discrimination, and violence. Special focus on the media, including the news and entertainment.
HIST-T 325: Modern Middle East (3 cr.) The history of the region from 1800 until present, including impact of European imperialism and the formation of nation-states like Egypt, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
POLS-Y 339: Middle Eastern Politics (3 cr.) Political culture and change in Middle Eastern and North African countries. Topics may include political elites, ideology, conflict management, and social reform.
HIST-H 367 / AMST-A 365 / REL-R 370: Islam in America (3 cr.) Story of Islam in the United States and in Indiana from the colonial era to the present. Focuses on African Americans, Arab Americans, and South Asian Americans.
ANTH-E 397 / NELC-N 397: Peoples and Cultures of the Modern Middle East (3 cr.) This anthropological course looks at kinship, gender, and religious life among different ethnic groups in the region.
NELC-A 200 & 250: Intermediate Arabic I & II (3 cr. each) Offered at Bloomington, including in the summer immersion program. You can also transfer in credits from other programs.
NELC-A 300 & 350: Advanced Arabic I & II (3 cr. each) Offered at Bloomington, including in the summer immersion program. You can also transfer in credits from other programs.
For specific courses offered in a specific semester see the Schedule of Classes at Student Central.
Questions? Contact the director of the Arabic Studies Program, Dr. Edward Curtis.
