ARAB 4108/6108
Introduction to Islamic Arabic II
ARAB 4108/6108 - Professor Alan Godlas
Classroom: Peabody Hall. Rm. 205C
Time: 12:30-1:45
E-mail: godlas@uga.edu
Office: 217
Peabody, 706-542-1486
Office hours: 2-3 Thursday
Text: Required texts that must be purchased: 1) An
Introduction to Koranic and Classical Arabic by W.M. Thackston, should be purchased with the Answer Key; 2) Arabic-English Dictionary by Hans Wehr; 3) A Dictionary and Glossary of the Koran by John Penrice. Handouts 1) al-TaÕiyyah al-kubra by Ibn al-Farid, first 15 lines.
Online QurÕan commentary: Tafsir al-Jalalayn http://www.altafsir.com/Al-Jalalayn.asp
Goals of the class: An intense overview and in-depth review of Arabic grammar
towards attaining fluency in the reading of Islamic texts using all previously
learned structures, vocabulary and the verbs in both the past and present,
including the derived forms II through X.
There will also be increased efforts towards learning the correct
pronunciation and comprehension of the key elements of the Islamic textual
heritage, the Quran and Hadith with the accompanying commentary literature, and
Arabic poetry. The student will
also be expected to read, memorize and recite these texts in class.
Method:
Traditional lecture and
discussion with memorization of short chapters of the Quran, certain hadith
that are key to the comprehension of IslamÕs world view, and the poetry covered. All grammar and translation
exercises will focus on the vocabulary of the Quran.
There will also be regular Listening Assignments,
Homework, Quizzes, and Examinations:
Homework: All homework will be on a
Òdone/not done basis.Ó
Vocabulary Quizzes: There will be brief quizzes on a weekly basis that
cover the new vocabulary from the vocabulary lists in each lesson, and any other
vocabulary used in the reading or dictation texts.
Pop-Quizzes: There will be regular surprise dictation quizzes
over material in the lessons.
General Quizzes: Every two weeks a 20-25 min. quiz on the grammar
and vocabulary of the previous two weeksÕ lessons. As learning any language is a cumulative procedure, these
quizzes will also cover all points of grammar and vocabulary dealt with in previous lessons.
Midterm: The midterm will
be given on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th.
NOTE:
Quiz and exam grading is on a curve.
COMPOSITION OF GRADE:
MIDTERM
= 25 %; FINAL = 25%; QUIZZES,
WEEKLY EXAMS and DICTATIONS = 25%, and HOMEWORK and take home dictations = 15%, CLASS
PARTICIPATION = 10%.
Note: As the homework and dictations are on a done/not
done basis, you will be able to
calculate this part of your grade from your quiz grades. This can help you after the mid-term to
know where you stand towards the final grade.
Make-up quizzes and tests: Make-up quizzes or exams are only possible with a ÒreasonableÓ
excuse. NOTE: the professor will
have the final word whether the excuse is
ÒreasonableÓ or not.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
WEEK:
1) Thackston lessons 21 to 22: The
Passive Voice: Perfect & Conditional sentences, The Passive in the
Imperfect & Energetic Mood; Text for vocalization, memorization and
translation of Surat al-Duha (93) and Ibn al-Farid 1
2) Thackston lessons 23: Preface to the
Increased Forms of the Verb; Text: Surat al-Inshirah (94) and Tin (95) and Ibn
al-Farid 2
3)
Thackston lesson 24:Reflexive/Medio Passive Verbs: Form VIII; Text: al-ÔAlaq
(96) and Ibn al-Farid 3
4)
Thackston lesson 25: Forms VII & VIII: Hollow and Weak Verbs; Text: al-Qadar
(97) and Ibn al-Farid 4
5)
Thackston lesson 26: Optative Constructions & Diminutive Pattern, and
Cardinal Numbers 11-19: Text: al-Bayyinah (98) and Ibn al-Farid 5
6)
Thackston lesson 27 & 28: Factitive Verbs: Form II, Weak – lam. The
Pronominal Enclitic Carrier; Double Pronominal Objects; Reading Text: Abraham
overturns the Idols of his people; and Ibn al-Farid 6
7)
Thackston lesson 29: Reflexive/Medio Passive Verbs: From V & Adjectival
Pattern; Text: al-Zilzilah (99) and Ibn al-Farid 7
8)
Thackston lesson 30: Form V: Weak-lam, Intensive Noun Patterns & The Arabic
Personal Name; Reading Text: The Annunciation and Ibn al-Farid 8
9)
Thackston lesson 31: The Construct of Qualification, The Adjectival Relative
Phrase, uses of Ma & Auxiliary Verbs; Reading Text: DhuÕl-Qarnayn; and Ibn
al-Farid 9
10)
Thackston lesson 32 & 33: Causative Verbs: Form IV & Form IV Weak
Verbs; Reading Text: The Prohpet Salih and the Tribe of Thamud; and Ibn
al-Farid 10
11)
Thackston lesson 34 & 35: Reflixive/Medio Passive Verb Form X, Effective
Verbs: Form III, Reciprocal Verbs: Form VI; Reading Text: Moses and the
Israelites at the Holy Land; and Ibn al-Farid 11
12)
Thackston lesson 36: Adjectival Patters of Colors and Characteristics, Verbs of
Color and Characteristics: Form IX and form XI & Other Verbal Forms X11-XV;
Text: al-ÔAdiyat (100); and Ibn al-Farid 12
13)
Thackston lesson 37: Patterns of Noun of Place, Pattern of Noun of
Instrumentality, Patterns of Nouns of Instance and Manner & Optative and
Assertory Uses of the Perfect; Text: al-QariÕah (101); and Ibn al-Farid 13
14)
Thackston lessons 38: Quadriliteral and Reduplicative Verbs, Impersonal
Passives, The Ma min clause; Text: al-Takathur (102); and Ibn al-Farid 14
15)
Thackston lesson 39 & 40: Higher Numbers, Numerals and the Abjad System, Ordinal Numbers, Fractions, Distributive and
the Islamic Calendar; Text: al-ÔAsr (103) and al-Humazah (104); and Ibn
al-Farid 15. The last day of class
is Thursday, April 24, 2008.
THIS COURSE SYLLABUS IS A GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE COURSE; DEVIATIONS ANNOUNCED TO THE CLASS BY THE INSTRUCTOR MAY BE
NECESSARY. FLEXIBILITY IN THE
ACQUISITION OF A LANGUGE IS A VIRTUE
This course will abide strictly by the standards of
academic honesty set forth in the University of Georgia publication ÒA Culture of HonestyÓ Policy on
Academic Honesty