The Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies, a comprehensive program that includes literature, culture and translation in the Arabic language. The major typically spans four years of study for most students, including 26 credits to be taken at GW and 10 to be completed abroad.
Our wide-ranging faculty teach dozens of courses each semester, with options including Arabic Narratives Through the Ages, Arabic-English Translation, Arab Film and Culture in English and Business Arabic.
Students should consult with the coordinator of the Arabic program before declaring a major.