Arabic Studies
For students interested in developing a well-rounded understanding of the Arabic-speaking world, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures offers foundation courses in the Arabic Language at the elementary and intermediate level, as well as a seminar in Arabic culture with a rotating topic.These courses can then complement other region-specific courses in the disciplines of History and Political Science as well as courses with a global emphasis from a variety of disciplines such as Communications, Criminal Justice, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, Art History and Film.
Students who wish to reach an Advanced proficiency in Arabic often elect to spend a semester abroad in an Arabic speaking country such as Jordan or Morocco. Upon their return, some students request special permission to maintain their Arabic language proficiency through independent study or a teaching internship. Such independent work must be approved by the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
Course Offerings in Arabic on Campus:
- Elementary Arabic I (3 credits)
- Elementary Arabic II (3 credits)
- Intermediate Arabic I (3 credits)
- Intermediate Arabic II (3 credits)
- Arabic Cultures and Perspectives (3 credits)
- Seminar in Arabic Culture (3 credits, rotating topic: Women in the Arab World, Images of Arabs in Film, )
- Advanced language and culture courses taken abroad will receive a special topic course title on the student's transcript
Sample Course Offerings on Campus from Other Disciplines:
- COM 325 Intercultural Communications
- HIST 392 Special Topic: Understanding Islam
- POSC 353 Comparative Politics of Developing Areas
- POSC/HIST 355 Comparative Political Systems: Middle East
- CRJU 440 Senior Seminar I: Cross Cultural Criminal Justice Systems
- CRJU 377 Politics of Crime and Terrorism
- REST 209 World Religions
- GBST 103 Intro to Global Studies
