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Program Requirements
The Minor Concentration in Urdu Language provides students with comprehensive training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Urdu.
For information about instructors and course descriptions, visit the program鈥檚 website at .
This program may be expanded to the Major Concentration in World Islamic and Middle East Studies.
Complementary Courses
Revision, June 2016. Start of revision.
18 credits of Urdu language (3 levels) from the list below.
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ISLA 551D1 Introductory Urdu-Hindi (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : Introduction to Urdu-Hindi language including pronunciation and reading and writing of either Urdu or Hindi script, speaking and comprehension of basic sentences, commands, statements in the present tense.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Khan, Mohamad (Fall)
Fall and Winter
3 hours
Students must register for both ISLA 551D1 and ISLA 551D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both ISLA 551D1 and ISLA 551D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ISLA 551D2 Introductory Urdu-Hindi (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : Introduction to Urdu-Hindi language including pronunciation and reading and writing of either Urdu or Hindi script, speaking and comprehension of basic sentences, commands, statements in the present tense.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Khan, Mohamad (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: ISLA 551D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both ISLA 551D1 and ISLA 551D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ISLA 552D1 Intermediate Urdu (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : Assuming a knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary, this course continues with the study of more complex grammatical structures. Reading and composition exercises in Urdu script are designed to give intermediate competency in the language.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Sabri, Zahra; Khan, Mohamad (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: ISLA 551 or equivalent
Students must register for both ISLA 552D1 and ISLA 552D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both ISLA 552D1 and ISLA 552D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ISLA 552D2 Intermediate Urdu (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : See ISLA 552D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Sabri, Zahra; Munir, Muhammad Ahmad; Khan, Mohamad (Winter)
Prerequisite: ISLA 552D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both ISLA 552D1 and ISLA 552D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ISLA 553 Advanced Urdu 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ISLA 554 Advanced Urdu 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ISLA 555 Urdu Poetry (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : Interpretation of Urdu poetry for students with intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of Urdu-Hindi language. Includes advanced grammar topics, cultural and historical background, and interpretation and analysis.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Khan, Mohamad (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): ISLA 552D1/D2 or permission of the instructor.
Revision, June 2016. End of revision.
Bachelor of Arts & Science—2016-2017 (last updated Oct. 25, 2016) (disclaimer)