Arabic (BA)
The Arabic major is comprised of six semesters of language instruction with emphasis on proficiency in the four critical areas of language acquisition: speaking, reading, listening, and writing. A complement of classes in Middle Eastern history, religion and society (MELC classes) brings the total number of requisite credit hours to 36.
Proficiency in Arabic is achieved through a comprehensive and integrated approach to attaining high-intermediate fluency in the areas listed above. Continuous and sustained interaction with a faculty of trained professionals, over the course of study, ensures that each student attains a highest degree of competence in the language.
A total of 36 credit hours distributed in the following areas:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic courses | 24 | |
| Literature course, taught by the Arabic faculty | 3 | |
| Middle East history course, taught by the Arabic faculty | 3 | |
| Islam course, taught by the Arabic faculty | 3 | |
| Elective, subject to departmental approval | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |