The purpose of this course is to examine the influence of the events of 9/11 and the subsequent US-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq in our creative imagination, and in the movies in particular-both American-made and foreign, documentary and fiction. Taking New York as its point of departure, the course will begin with an examination of the figure of Arabs and Muslims, as well as the threat of terrorism, in pre-9/11 films made in the United States, and then proceed to examine the films that have been made since those tragic events. With the cosmopolitan disposition of New York as its principal frame of reference, the course is only tangentially interested in the portrayal of Arabs and Muslims in these films, and is far more closely concerned with the manner in which these films reveal the trauma of post-9/11 anxieties prevalent in American society, psyche, and culture in general. This is a lecture course designed to navigate the traumatic experiences of New York as a global metropolis and as the principal site of the epochal events of 9/11. It is intended for students at all levels, and no prior knowledge of cinema or politics is presumed.

An introduction to the language of classical and modern Arabic literature. Designed to develop the skills necessary for reading and speaking in this country or in the Middle East. Integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an introduction to Arabic culture.

The continuation of S1210, above.

A continuation of the study of the language of contemporary writing in Arabic. Designed to increase vocabulary and extend facility with grammatical forms. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities will develop beyond the range of a simple sentence to that of more complex, lengthier discourse. Students begin to feel confident conversing with native speakers.

A continuation of the study of the language of contemporary writing in Arabic. Designed to increase vocabulary and extend facility with grammatical forms. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities will develop beyond the range of a simple sentence to that of more complex, lengthier discourse. Students begin to feel confident conversing with native speakers.

Improvement of writing and speaking skills through compositions, class discussions, and presentations in Arabic on topics such as areas and cultures of the Middle East; classical and modern Arabic literature; and current, authentic materials available from Middle Eastern sources. Review of grammatical and syntactic rules as needed.

The continuation of S4214, above.