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Minor in Arabic

Minor in Arabic (18 credit hours)

The minor in Arabic Studies strengthens students’ communication skills in Arabic and familiarizes students with the rich Arabic literary heritage. It furthermore allows them to specialize in literary, cultural, and political aspects of Arabic.

Upon completion of the AUK minor in Arabic, the student will be able to:

  • Express complex ideas clearly and fluently in formal Arabic language.
  • Examine Arabic literary texts from diverse cultural periods.
  • Evaluate Arabic literary texts within socio-historical contexts.

At least 9 credit hours must be taken at AUK.
 
Minor Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours)
To complete a minor in Arabic, students must complete the following core courses:

ARAB 205 Survey of Arab-Islamic Civilization (3)[H][K]
AND    
ARAB 215 Arab Composition I (3) [A]
OR    
ARAB 220 Readings in Arabic Heritage (3) [A] [H]

In addition, students must complete (in consultation with their academic advisor) four other ARAB courses (12 credit hours) at the 300-level or higher.

All Arabic courses are listed in the academic catalog as either taught in English or Arabic, except for ARAB 369: Short Course, ARAB 388: Independent Study, and ARAB 389: Special Topics. These courses are not listed as taught either in English or Arabic since the language of instruction may change in any given semester according to the desires of the individual professor.