Minor in Arabic Studies
Students minoring in Arabic complete four core courses as well as two elective courses, chosen from topics including literature and film, business, linguistics and Arab identity.
The Arabic minor teaches students advanced linguistic proficiency and cultural sophistication, useful tools for students not only in the Columbian College but from the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Business.
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 21 credits, including 15 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. In addition, the student must meet the language prerequisite of ARAB 1001 Beginning Arabic I
and ARAB 1002 Beginning Arabic II.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ARAB 2001 | Intermediate Arabic I | 4 |
| ARAB 2002 | Intermediate Arabic II | 4 |
| ARAB 3001 | Advanced Arabic | 4 |
| ARAB 3302 | Media Arabic | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| One specialized language course selected from the following: | ||
| ARAB 3301 | Modern Arabic Literature | 3 |
| ARAB 3311 | Business Arabic | 3 |
| One culture or linguistics course selected from the following: | ||
| ARAB 3501 | Arabic and Arab Identity | 3 |
| ARAB 3502 | Arab Film and Culture in English | 3 |
| ARAB 3503 | Fundamentals of Arabic Linguistics | 3 |