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 Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 39 | |
| World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 0 | |
| Major Requirements | 36 | |
| Free Electives | 45 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| ARAB 101 and ARAB 112 may be required as prerequisites. | ||
| 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 | ||
| Arabic Grammar I | ||
| Advanced Spoken Arabic | ||
| Arabic Study Abroad | ||
| Quranic/Classical Arabic | ||
| Independent Study in Arabic Language 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 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 |
General Education Requirements
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| Complete a 1 credit New Student Seminar course. | 1 | |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 3 | |
| 3. Communication | 3 | |
| D. Fine and Performing Arts | ||
| Complete a 3 credit Fine and Performing Arts course. | 3 | |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | ||
| Complete a 3 credit Computer Science course. | 3 | |
| H. Mathematics | ||
| Complete a 3 credit Computer Science course. | 3 | |
| I. Natural Science Laboratory | ||
| Complete a 4 credit Natural Science Laboratory course. | 4 | |
| J. Physical Education | ||
| Complete a 1 credit Physical Education course. | 1 | |
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| 2. Global Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Introduction to Arab Culture (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| 3. Social Science Perspectives | 3 | |
| L. Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Complete a 3 credit Interdisciplinary Studies course. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| World Languages | ||
| Fulfilled by the major. | ||
| World Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Arab Culture (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| Total Credits | 0 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (H) Mathematics | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (K3) Social Science – Social Science Perspectives | 3 | |
| ARAB 101 | Beginning Arabic I | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (G) Computer Science | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (L) Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | |
| ARAB 112 | Beginning Arabic II | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (D) Fine and Performing Arts | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education | 1 | |
| ARAB 121 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 193 | Introduction to Arab Culture | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (I) Natural Science Laboratory | 4 | |
| World Cultures | 3 | |
| ARAB 132 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARAB 203 | Advanced Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 261 | Arabic Writing I | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARAB 204 | Advanced Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB 321 | Arabic Reading I | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARAB 450 | Translation I: Arabic-English-Arabic | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |