Arabic Language and Literature

minor

The Arabic language is the key to understanding the culture and history of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Arabic is also the liturgical language of more than a billion Muslims, and it is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

About this Program

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Home to 15 different language programs, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) offers training in languages and cultures from all corners of the globe. From Swahili to Italian, Russian to Vietnamese, LLC gives students the opportunity to become cross-cultural experts in an increasingly internationalized world.
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 Curriculum

An intensive summer program in Fez, Morocco, is available for students at all levels.

No more than three credits of 4905 (Individual Work) coursework may be applied to the minor. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework at the 3000/4000 level exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors. 

This minor requires the completion of 10 credits of prerequisite coursework: ARA 1130 and ARA 1131.

Required Courses

Select one: 16-8
Intermediate Arabic 1
and Intermediate Arabic 2
Arabic language courses (3000 level or above)
ARA or ABT prefixed courses (3000/4000 level) 19
Total Credits15-17
1

This minor requires the completion of 10 credits of prerequisite coursework: ARA 1130 and ARA 1131.  

ARA 1130 and ARA 1131 satisfy the CLAS Foreign Language requirement. 

Students with either a native background or prior study in Arabic might be eligible to place out of one or both courses and should meet with the undergraduate coordinator to arrange for placement assessment.