Arabic Program

Why Study Arabic?

  • Arabic is the fifth most commonly spoken native language in the world.
  • Arabic is the liturgical language of Islam.
  • There is a high demand and low supply of Arabic-speakers in the Western World.
  • There are financial incentives for learning Arabic. 
  • Arabic-speaking nations are a fast growing market for trade. 
  • Arabic-speaking people have made significant contributions to world civilization.                
  • The Arab-speaking world has a rich cultural heritage.
  • Knowing Arabic can promote intercultural understanding.
  • Arabic influence is evident in many other languages.  
  • The Unites States has an Arab-American minority.

Courses Offered

ARAB 100- Beginning Arabic

ARAB 200- Intermediate Arabic

ARAB 210- Intermediate Arabic

ARAB 300- Advanced Arabic

Course Rotation

Arabic Long Term Schedule (updated Fall 2020)

FALL 2020ARAB 101, ARAB 201 AND ARAB 300
SPRING 2021ARAB 102, ARAB 202 AND ARAB 303
FALL 2021ARAB 101, ARAB 201 AND ARAB 300
SPRING 2022ARAB 102, ARAB 202 AND ARAB 303
FALL 2022ARAB 101, ARAB 201 AND ARAB 300
SPRING 2023ARAB 102, ARAB 202 AND ARAB 303
FALL 2023ARAB 101, ARAB 201 AND ARAB 300
SPRING 2024ARAB 102, ARAB 202 AND ARAB 303
FALL 2024ARAB 101, ARAB 201 AND ARAB 300

This projection of course offerings is provided to students and their advisors to assist in schedule planning. Although the department will make every effort to offer courses as described herein, unforeseen circumstances may make an occasional modification necessary (for example, the unavailability of a qualified faculty member or the shortage of adjunct monies for our Critical Language Program).