Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and is used throughout North Africa and the Middle East. With over 420 million speakers, Arabic has been a driving force for advancements in science and cultural enrichment. Study Arabic and explore the rich, complex culture of this region through a multi-faceted and engaging course of study. You will be prepared for graduate study and careers in a diverse array of fields. Arabic is also one of the official languages of the United Nations. The Arabic Major is composed of 36-42 credits.
120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| Select 0-2 courses as needed: 1 | 0-6 | |
| Beginning Arabic I | ||
| Beginning Arabic II | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ARAB 121 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 132 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB 193 | Introduction to Arab Culture | 3 |
| ARAB 203 | Advanced Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 204 | Advanced Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB 261 | Arabic Writing I | 3 |
| ARAB 321 | Arabic Reading I | 3 |
| ARAB 450 | Translation I: Arabic-English-Arabic | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Spoken Arabic | ||
| Twentieth-Century Arabic Literature | ||
| Media Arabic | ||
| Business Arabic | ||
| Arabic Grammar I | ||
| Advanced Spoken Arabic | ||
| Arabic Study Abroad | ||
| Arabic Writing II | ||
| Quranic/Classical Arabic | ||
| Independent Study in Arabic Language 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 36-42 | |
| 1 | Courses will be waived for students who place above this level. |
| 2 | May be taken a total of 3 times if the subject varies |