Mission
The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages aims to develop the skills of students in Arabic, French, and Spanish. It seeks to introduce students to the extraordinarily rich Arabic literary heritage and to develop skills of close reading, critical thinking, and creative writing. It furthermore strives to encourage creativity, analytical skills, and research capacity, as well as to motivate students to become active members of their larger communities.
Values
The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages adheres to the values of the American University of Kuwait and emphasizes excellence in teaching Arabic language, in teaching Arabic literature, in teaching translation skills, and in teaching French and Spanish languages. It values freedom of expression, intellectual integrity, and respect for cultural diversity.
Vision
We aspire to be the leading department for the study of Arabic and foreign languages in the Gulf region, offering rigorous instruction in languages across the variety of competence levels, as well as advanced instruction in translation and the Arabic literary heritage. We look forward to preparing students for successful careers both on the regional and global arenas.
Faculty & Student Statistics
Faculty Statistics
Department: Arabic and Foreign Languages
Term: Spring 2025
Date of Report: 15/07/2025
Please note that the data in this report is accurate as of the above reporting date (unless otherwise noted).
PERSONNEL*
Faculty Members - Academic | Count | % |
Full-time | 6 | 75% |
Part-time | 2 | 25% |
*Administrative Assistants support multiple departments are not included above. Data has been reviewed by HR at the beginning of the term.
Student Statistics
Department: Arabic and Foreign Languages
Term: Spring 2025
Date of Report: 15/07/2025
Please note that the data in this report is accurate as of the above reporting date (unless otherwise noted).
TEACHING
Majors/Minors | Arabic |
Not Declared - UG Only |
Intended^ (Non-Govt. Scholarship) | - |
Govt. Scholarship | - |
Total | - |
Declared |
Non-Govt. Scholarship | - |
Govt. Scholarship | - |
Total | - |
Minors |
Minors (if applicable) | 3 |
Graduates |
Awarded* | - |
^Intended refers to students who reported upon admission an intended major, which does not guarantee major declaration.
*Awarded refers only to students who met all graduation requirements and were awarded a degree for the term indicated in this report. The above items provide the data available at the time the report was run.
Student Enrollment in Courses | Initial (Census data) | End of term* |
Sections | Enrollment | Sections | Enrollment |
ARAB101 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 20 |
ARAB114 | 3 | 73 | 3 | 74 |
ARAB150 | 2 | 74 | 2 | 73 |
ARAB205 | 2 | 58 | 2 | 59 |
ARAB215 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 38 |
ARAB220 | 3 | 120 | 3 | 118 |
ARAB312 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 21 |
ARAB313 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 36 |
ARAB315 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
ARAB318 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
ARAB388 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
FRNC101 | 4 | 94 | 4 | 92 |
FRNC102 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11 |
PHIL101 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 24 |
RELG315 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 21 |
SPAN101 | 3 | 68 | 3 | 67 |
SPAN102 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11 |
TRAN380 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Grand Total | 31 | 711 | 31 | 706 |
Cross-Listed Sections** |
TRAN 380 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
COMM 380 | 29 | 29 |
*Please note that the above items provide the data available at the time the report was run.
Administrative Grade Process | Count |
Change of Grades* |
Instructor Correction | 5 |
Make-up Work Complete | 0 |
Grand Total | 5 |
*Please note that the above items provide the data available at the time the report was run.
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