Minor in Arabic

Requirements for a minor in Arabic (18 units)

Proficiency in Arabic equal to ARAB 1112 or equivalent. Entering students with previous training in Arabic or those who are native speakers should contact the Department of World Languages and Literatures or the Arabic program coordinator for information about placement and credit by examination. Students with no prior exposure to Arabic need to take ARAB 1111ARAB 1112, and ARAB 1102 or ARAB 1151 and ARAB 1152 which will not count toward the 18-unit requirement for the minor.

Lower-division requirements (9)
Eight units chosen from:8
Arabic Communication
Arabic Literature and societies
Arabic Media
Arabic for Professional Communication
One unit chosen from:1
Arabic Conversation Activity
Writing Explorations
Upper-division requirements (9)
Nine units chosen from9
(Only 3 units may be chosen from courses taught in English)
Arab Culture, Media and Identity
Explorations of Arabic Literary Texts
Spoken Arabic
Introduction to Arabic Linguistics
Introduction to Arabic Translation
Explorations in Arabic Media
Advanced Arabic for Professional Communication
Courses taught in English:
Arabic Literature in Translation
Female Voices in Arab American Literature
Voices and Visions from the Arab World
Global Perspectives and Study Abroad
Total Units18