PART OF THE PUBLIC POLICY, SOCIETY, AND IDENTITY FLIGHT PATH
Minor: Arabic Studies
(ARBS)
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. TOP FIVE
REASONS TO STUDY Arabic Studies
- Develop critical language skills.
- Become an informed and engaged global citizen.
- Engage with important texts and ideas.
- Understand the diverse cultures of the Arabic-speaking world.
- Build a foundation for a diverse career opportunities or further study.
COURSES YOU MAY NEED
- 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
MINOR CREDITS
Required 20 credits
Electives 4 credits
Total 24 credits
WHERE CAN I GO?
- Non- and intergovernmental organizations
- U.S. government foreign service
- International business
- Nonprofit organizations and public interest groups
- Political action groups
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Language tutoring and translating
- Domestic and international policy
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:
- Anthropology
- Business Administration
- International Studies
- Journalism