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 |
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General Education Requirements | 39 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 0 | |
Major Requirements | 36 | |
Free Electives | 45 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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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
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
Code | Title | Credits |
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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
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 | ||
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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 |