The Bachelor of Arts degree in Arabic is designed to develop both the linguistic and intercultural skills of students to an advanced level of language competency. Students will study modern standard Arabic and Arabic culture and literature. The major focuses on creating proficient speakers of Arabic who can apply their language skills in a variety of disciplines and careers.

Students who plan to complete the requirements for the major should consult an undergraduate advisor in Arabic. Students who plan to complete the requirements for the major should consult the undergraduate advisor.

PRIMARY MAJOR IN ARABIC

1) All of the following language courses:

• ARB 201, Second-Year Arabic I (5 credits)
• ARB 202, Second-Year Arabic II (5 credits)
• ARB 301, Third-Year Arabic I (4 credits)
• ARB 302, Third-Year Arabic II (4 credits)
• ARB 401, Fourth-Year Arabic I (3 credits)
• ARB 402, Fourth-Year Arabic II (3 credits)

2) All of the following courses:

• ARB 360, Arabic Language and Society (3 credits)
• ARB 460, Special Topics in Arabic Culture (W) (3 credits)
• ARB 461, Introduction to Arabic Literature (W) (3 credits)