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.
REL-R 257: Introduction to Islam (3 cr.) Learn about 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.
AMST-A 261 / REL-R 261 / NELC-N 261: Introduction to Arab American Studies (3 cr.) Learn about and gain practical, real-world experience working with Indianapolis’ Arab American community.
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?
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 308 / REL-R 308: 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.
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.
AMST-A 365 / REL-R 370: Islam in America (3 cr.) Includes opportunities for community-engaged learning with local African American, Arab American, and South Asian American Muslim groups and individuals.
NELC-F 360: Women and Islam (3 cr.) There is often a lot of heat and very little light in public conversations about Muslim women. The course offers more sober, informed, and balanced perspectives.
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) May be offered on occasion in Indianapolis; Regularly 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) May be offered on occasion in Indianapolis; Regularly 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.
Students who have previously taken Arabic in high school or have proficiency in Arabic can earn special credit. To find out how to apply or take an Arabic language placement test, contact the director of the Arabic Studies Program, Dr. Edward Curtis.
