The minor in Arabic Studies facilitates proficiency in the Arabic language, familiarizes students with the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world, provides facility with the Arabic textual tradition, and affords a foundation for professional and graduate work using the Arabic language. Coursework trains students to read, interpret, and contextualize "texts," broadly construed as written, oral, and audio-visual. This is accomplished through mastering the Arabic language, increasing knowledge of Arab cultural themes, and engaging apposite scholarly literature necessary to understand Arabic texts in an informed, relevant way.

1. Develop critical language skills.


2. Become an informed and engaged global citizen.


3. Engage with important texts and ideas.


4. Understand the diverse cultures of the Arabic-speaking world.


5. Build a foundation for a diverse career opportunities or further study.

Arabic Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4971
arabic.uoregon.edu

• 12 credits of third-year Arabic language: ARB 301-303


• 12 credits of either: Advanced Arabic language (ARB 331, 431/531, and 410/510; or 8 credits of Advanced Arabic courses, plus 4 credits from department-approved list


• Students who already know Arabic are exempt from the third year Arabic requirement

Required       20 credits
Electives         4 credits

Total       24 credits

• Non- and intergovernmental organizations


• U.S. government foreign service


• International business


• Nonprofit organizations and public interest groups


• Political action groups

• Critical thinking and analysis


• Language tutoring and translating


• Domestic and international policy


• Peacebuilding and conflict resolution

• Anthropology


• Business Administration


• Global Studies


• Journalism


• Political Science

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

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