Arabic
Requirements for the Minor in Arabic
Arabic minors attain a basic level of proficiency in one of the world’s most difficult languages and also learn how important Arabic is for a deeper understanding of the history, politics, society, and culture of most Middle Eastern and North African countries. Arabic minors enhance their awareness of global diversity by learning more about how important foreign languages are to imagining and understanding other perspectives.
Arabic minors attain a basic level of proficiency in one of the world’s most difficult languages and also learn how important Arabic is for a deeper understanding of the history, politics, society, and culture of most Middle Eastern and North African countries. Arabic minors enhance their awareness of global diversity by learning more about how important foreign languages are to imagining and understanding other perspectives.
The minor consists of five courses.
Required courses:
- Four courses in Arabic instruction (two years, beginning at the level into which the student is placed)
- A fifth course focusing on any aspect of the cultures of the Middle East or North Africa (such as a course in philosophy, religion, literature, history, or politics) at the 2000 or 3000 level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses in Arabic instruction a | 4 | |
| Elementary Arabic I | ||
| Elementary Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Advanced Arabic | ||
| Advanced Arabic II | ||
| Select one course in the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa b | 1 | |
| a | Two years of instruction, beginning at the level into which the student is placed |
| b | Must be taken at the 2000 or 3000 level. This course may focus on any aspect of the cultures of the Middle East or North Africa, such as a course in history, literature, philosophy, politics, or religion. Students should consult the program director for guidance on course selection. |
Students interested in Arabic should contact Batool Khattab, lecturer in Arabic, or Marybeth Bergquist, academic department coordinator.
| a | For more information about courses that might meet this requirement, please click here. |