ASRC 2204

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ASRC 2204
Introduction to Quranic Arabic

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

This course is designed for students who are interested in reading the language of the Qur'an with accuracy and understanding. The first week (4 classes) will be devoted to an introduction of the history of the Qur'an: the revelation, collection, variant readings, and establishment of an authoritative edition. The last week will be devoted to a general overview of "revisionist" literature on the Qur'an. In the remaining 12 weeks, we will cover all of Part 30 (Juz' 'Amma, suuras 78-114) and three suuras of varying length (36, 19, and 12).


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: knowledge of Arabic alphabet.

Course Attribute (CU-ITL)

Distribution Category (HST-AS, LA-AS)

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GB)

Comments Conducted in English. This course does not count toward the language requirement in Arts and Sciences.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARAB 2204, NES 2204, RELST 2204

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6151 ASRC 2204   SEM 101

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    • MTWR White Hall 114
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Younes, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    This course is designed for students who are interested in reading the language of the Qur'an with accuracy and understanding. The first week (4 classes) will be devoted to an introduction of the history of the Qur'an: the revelation, collection, variant readings, and establishment of an authoritative edition. The last week will be devoted to a general overview of "revisionist" literature on the Qur'an. In the remaining 12 weeks, we will cover all of Part 30 (Juz' 'Amma, suuras 78-114) and three suuras of varying length (36, 19, and 12).