These credits may count as Bible electives, if not taken as part of a NT Greek minor. Special attention is given to verb and clause syntax, and to development of exegetical skills. These credits may count as Bible electives, if not taken as part of a NT Greek minor. A course designed to help students gain an appreciation for the richness of the spoken national language of China. After a brief survey of the historical development of Mandarin, emphasis is placed upon acquisition of a basic facility in the dialect.
Emphasis is on the spoken form.
In addition to the formal program, language acquisition and practice in using what is learned occurs throughout the entire time in China. A course taught by native speakers of Arabic trained at the American University in Cairo. After a brief survey of the historical development of Arabic in the Middle Ease, both oral and written exercises form an integral part of the classroom program. This course also includes periods of total immersion in the language and aims to equip students to converse in Arabic both in and out of the classroom. Students also are introduced to the major genres of Arabic literature and read some of the most important authors.