Minor in Arabic Language, Religion, and Culture
Undergraduate Minor in Arabic Language, Religion, and Culture 24 Credits
This minor facilitates achievement of high intermediate proficiency in spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic according to Foreign Service Institute standards, and introduces students to the cultural commonalities, including Islam, across the pan-Arab world, in addition to its religious and cultural diversity. Students will also explore the notions of Arab and Islamic identity and their significance in the world today.
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Required Courses, 21 credits
There are 21 credits of required courses, of which 18 are in Arabic language. One required 3 credit course is in Religious Studies. Beginners with little to no knowledge of Arabic will be placed in AR 101. For those who have more knowledge of Arabic coming into the program, placement in the language sequence will be determined by a proficiency test administered by the Department of Modern Languages and Classics. Students who place above any 100 or 200 level Arabic language course may receive credit for one or more 100 or 200 level courses earlier in the sequence if they pass the next more advanced Arabic course with a grade of C or better.
Directed Electives, 3 credits from
OR a related course with permission of the department chair.
| RELS 110 | World Religions | 3 |
| AR 205 | Language and Culture of the Arab World | 3 |
| RELS 208 | The Qur'an | 3 |
| AR 301 | Advanced Arabic 1 | 3 |
| AR 302 | Advanced Arabic 2 | 3 |
| AR 334 | Ethnic, Cultural, and Linguistic Diversity in the Arab World | 3 |
| AR 335 | Special Topics in Arabic Civilizations and Cultures | 3 |
| AR 400 | Arabic Study Abroad | 3 TO 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24