The Department of Arabic offers four years BA (Hon’s) course. The students of the department require taking 28 four-credit courses and 8 one-credit courses during the years of their undergraduate program. Thus, the total credit for the undergraduate program reaches 120.
36 courses · 144 credit hours across 8 terms
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 101 | Recitation with Tajweed and Memorization through Understanding | 4 | The primary aim of the course is to enable the students to develop their recitation skill of al-Qur’an according to the science of al-Tajweed and to extend their ability to memorize a good number of Qur’anic verses from different Chapters (Suras) of al-Qur’an. It will help them understand the meaning of recited verses and read any literary and religious texts related to classical Arabic with ease. It will also enable them to learn about the rules of al-Rathm al-Uthmani. |
| Arab. 102 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-1 (Listening & Speaking-1) | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the basic forms of Arabic Language through applied models so as to help the student for developing their skill to use the correct spoken Arabic freely and fluently during a conversation. |
| Arab. 103 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-2 (Reading & Writing-1) | 4 | This course is designed to enable the students to have an elementary level of proficiency in reading and writing. The course also aims to help the students learn basic vocabulary related to daily life through reading and writing activities. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 104 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-3 (Listening & Speaking-2) | 4 |
This course is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge of listening and speaking Arabic. Through the course, they will understand Arabic from various sources, such as listening to native Arabic speakers, Arabic drama, dialogue, conversation etc. This course also focuses on strategies and techniques in order to improve student’s ability to use correct grammatical structures as well as accurate pronunciation. |
| Arab. 105 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-4 (Reading & Writing-2) | 4 | This course is designed to enable the students to understand Arabic texts and to write grammatically sound sentences with a creative attitude. |
| Arab. 106 | Basic English Skills | 4 | The course is designed to introduce the students to the basics of English language including basic grammar, basic strategies of speaking, listening, and writing in English. It also helps students improve their pronunciation in English, speak fluently and understand as well as use grammar in their speaking and writing appropriately. Likewise, it supports them to enhance their listening and reading skills and make their foundation of English language strong and motivate them to use English in their everyday life outside the classroom. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 201 | Al-Quran and Al-Hadith | 4 | This is an introductory course on Al-Quran and Al-Hadith. It is specially designed to make the students acquainted with some important aspects related to the sciences of the Holy Quran and Hadith. It also helps them translate and memorize some selected texts of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith. |
| Arab. 202 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-5 (Arabic Grammar-1 [Sarf]) | 4 | This course is designed to familiarise the students with Arabic morphology. Through this course, students will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical usage of Arabic morphology. |
| Arab. 203 | Advanced English Skills | 4 | This course is designed to develop advanced level competence in the four skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 204 | Developing Arabic Language Skills-6 (Arabic Grammar-2 [Nahwu]) | 4 |
This course is designed to provide the students with the origin and development of Arabic grammar as well as its grammatical rules. The main focus of this course is on familiarizing the students with the fundamental and practical Arabic grammar. |
| Arab. 205 | Classical Poetry-I (Per-Islamic, Early Islamic & Umayyad Poetry) | 4 | This course is designed to give the students an overall idea of the poetry composed in the pre-Islamic, early Islamic and Umayyad periods through some selected works of some prominent poets of each period. Through this course, students will also study the different themes and characteristics of the poetry of each period as well as the short biography and literary works of the poets included in the course. |
| Arab. 206 | Classical Prose (Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Umayyad, Abbasid & Turkey Prose) | 4 | This course is intended to make the students familiar with some classical works of Arabic Literature. Through this course, students will study the brief history of classical Arabic prose as well as some important literary works of Arab prose writers which touch upon different branches of literature. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 301 | Introduction to Arabic Language and Literature | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with some elementary knowledge of Arabic language and literature. The main focus of the course is on familiarizing the students with various linguistic and literary terms related to the course. It will also familiarise the students with prominent personalities of Arabic language and literature. |
| Arab. 302 | Classical Poetry-II (Abbasid & Andalusian Poetry) | 4 | This course is designed to familiarise the students with the various trends, themes and characteristics of Abbasid and Andalusian poetry with special concentration on some prominent poets and their poetries. |
| Arab. 303 (A) | Economic System in Islam | 4 | The course aims to introduce learners to the basic concepts of Islamic economic system. It will also focus on the main features of Islamic Banking and Insurance systems. Emphasis will also be given to some other aspects of the economy such as fiscal policy, budget and planning. |
| Arab. 303 (B) | History of Islam (664-1258 A.D) and the Middle East (1258-Present Day) | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with an overview of the history of Islam from the earliest time to the fall of Abbasid Caliphate. Through the course, they will also learn the current situation of Middle Eastern countries especially the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula. |
| Arab. 303 (C) | Muslim Philosophy | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with an extensive knowledge of Muslim Philosophy focusing on its origin and development. It will also help them get acquainted with the major branches of Muslim philosophy, their key concepts as well as the contributions of Muslim philosophers to the development of modern civilization. |
| Arab. 304 | Bangladesh Studies-I | 4 | This course is designed to help the students to obtain a comprehensive idea about the history, culture and heritage of Bangladesh. It will introduce students to the economic, social, political, diplomatic and foreign policies of Bangladesh. Through this course, students will also learn about the challenges and potentials of Bangladesh in shaping its peaceful and sustainable future. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 305 | Modern Prose-I (Arabic Novel & Short Story) | 4 | This course is designed to make the students acquainted with some modern short stories and novels in Arabic Literature. Through this course, students will also learn about the brief history of Arabic short story and novel. |
| Arab. 306 | Introduction to Rhetoric and Prosody | 4 | This course is designed to offer the theoretical and practical study of Arabic rhetoric and prosody. In addition, it will help the students compare Arabic rhetoric with Greek rhetoric and make them learn about whether Arabic rhetoric is influenced by Greek rhetoric. |
| Arab. 307 | Introduction to Computer | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic understanding about computer and its applications and to develop their skills, concepts, and capabilities to use information and communication technology effectively. It will also help them to familiarize themselves with different operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications as well as the standard application for web browsing and email. |
| Arab. 308 | Bangladesh Studies-II | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive knowledge of constitutional, governmental, administrative, democratic and economic structures and functions in Bangladesh. It also focuses on the roles and functions of civil society, NGOs and foreign banks in Bangladesh. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 401 | Modern Prose-II (Arabic Drama & Essay) | 4 | This course is developed to make the students familiar with the origin and development of Arabic drama and essay and to enable them to write a standard essay in Arabic. |
| Arab. 402 | Modern Poetry-I | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with some specimens of poetic works from the early modern era of Arabic literature. This course will also help the students learn about the characteristics of the juncture of two ages which act as the bridge between classical and modern elements of Arabic poetry. |
| Arab. 403 | Arabic for Professional Purpose | 4 | This course is designed to make the students familiar with business Arabic. Through this course, students will acquire some literary Arabic usages related to various professions and learn about some theoretical and practical aspects of professional Arabic. |
| Arab. 404 | History of Arabic Literature | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the students to the history of Arabic literature from its beginning until the present. The course aims to enable the students to understand the nature and characteristics of Arabic literature focusing on the poetry and prose of all six ages. Through the course, they will learn various literary schools and doctrines from the age of Jahily until the present time including some very influential & renowned poets and writers with their contributions to Arabic literature. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab. 408 (E) | World Literature in Translation | 4 | This course is designed to familiarise the students with world literature translated by Arabs and to focus on the historical background of Arabic translation literature. Through this course, students will also learn about the importance of translation in world literature. |
| Arab. 408 (F) | Travel Literature | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the students to the contributions of Arab travellers to the development of travel literature. It will also focus on the hitory of Arab contact with non-Arabs. |
| Arab. 408 (G) | Biographical Literature | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with the origin and development of Arabic biographical literature with special attention to some important biographical works. |
| Arab. 405 | Modern Poetry-II | 4 | The course familiarises the students with the renowned emigrant Arab or Mahjar poets and the poets of Diwan school. The course focues on the emergence of Mahjar Literature and its significance. |
| Arab. 406 | Terminology Through Translation | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the students to theoretical and applied terminology, techniques of coining and standardizing scientific terms, term banks, the current trends and issues in Arabic terminology and the role played by Arabic Language Academics and scientific associations in this field. The course also aims at familiarizing students with the process and techniques of translating from Arabic to Bengali/English and vice versa, developing their skills, and providing them with much practical experience of translation. The text-covered will be religious, literary and institutional. The latter could cover national and international organizations, as well as political, economic and cultural institutions. |
| Arab. 407 | Arabic Literary Criticism (Theory and Practice) | 4 | This course is designed to focus on the core issues related to both of classical Arabic and modern literary criticism. It will also give the students the theoretical and practical knowledge of classical Arabic literary criticism as well as modern literary criticism. |
| Arab. 408 (A) | Introduction to Mode of Arabic Language Teaching | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with the elementary knowledge of methods and approaches innovated for foreign language teaching. Through the course, they will learn to teach Arabic grammar and the 4 skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing) of the Arabic language. The course also aims to provide the students with the necessary skills for designing an appropriate syllabus and its contents for Arabic language teaching. |
| Arab. 408 (B) | Introduction to Social Research and Project Management | 4 | This course is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge of social research in order to enable them to conduct social research in their respected fields. It also familiarises the students with fundamental aspects related to project management. |
| Arab. 408 (C) | Research Techniques in Language-Literature and Manuscript Editing | 4 | This course is designed to introduce the students to research strategies and methods for carrying out researches in language and literature. It will also enable them to edit manuscripts. The course helps the students find various materials (primary and secondary sources) in various formats (print, digital, film etc.) and incorporate them in their researches in language and literature as well as in manuscript editing. The course will equip the students for this theoretically and practically both. The course will also focus on developing a clear understanding of approaches, methods and process involved in applied linguistics and ALT researches. |
| Arab. 408 (D) | The Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Literature | 4 | This course is designed to familiarise the students with the various literary trends and genres developed in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula. Through this course, students will also learn about the biographies of prominent prosers, poets, story writers and dramatists. |