This course is conducted in Arabic. Professor El-Zein 467. Western perspectives on Sufism will also be included. Professors El-Zein and Laude 491. In-depth analysis of a particular topic in Arabic morphology or syntax.
Topic varies each semester.
Professors Nydell and Ryding 492. Professor Nydell 520. A survey of the rise and development of Arabic grammar and lexicology. Theories of early grammarians contrasted with contemporary methods of linguistic analysis. Extensive reading and analysis of medieval texts on Arabic grammar.