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The Minor in Arabic

MINOR Declaration Form

The Minor in Arabic, offered by the MENA Languages Program, is designed for students who are interested in  the history, culture, and literary traditions of the Middle East and North Africa, and who wish to gain a high level of proficiency in Arabic. The Minor itself requires six courses in Arabic at the 200- and 300- level chosen from the various courses offered in the MENA Languages Program. The prerequisite for the Minor in Arabic is Arabic 121-3. 

Learning Goals

Our courses in Arabic use sources that are culturally rich encompassing social issues, artistic, literary, and historical traditions, including current events and elements of daily life. The Minor in Arabic was created with the following goals in mind: 

The courses leading to the Minor in Arabic are carefully scaffolded to encourage personal growth, to offer opportunities to travel and to provide professional skills necessary for such fields as immigration, healthcare, legal studies, business and media.

Courses for the Minor in Arabic

Our program offers the following courses for the Minor in Arabic:

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