Minor in Arabic

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Banner Code: LA-MINOR-MCL-ARAB

The minor has an emphasis on developing strong language skills: oral communication and the reading of texts. Students are also introduced to important works of Arabic literature and culture. A minor in Arabic can easily and effectively be combined with majors in other disciplines. It is especially valuable in combination with global affairs, international relations, security, journalism, philosophy, and religion.

The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 18

Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.

Core Courses

Select three courses from the following: 9
Advanced Arabic  
Reading and Conversation I  
Reading and Conversation II  
Media Arabic (Spoken and Written) (Mason Core)  
Advanced Arabic Media: Debates Context  
Arabic for the Professions  
Study Abroad - Arab World  
Translation Methods: Arabic to English  
Total Credits 9

400-level Language Course

Select one course from the following: 3
Survey of Arabic Literature  
Advanced Arabic Grammar  
Topics in Arabic Religious Thought and Texts (Mason Core)  
Total Credits 3

Electives

Additional ARAB Course

Select one additional ARAB course (3 credits) from any 300 or 400-level course taught in Arabic 3
Total Credits 3

English

Select one course in English from the following: 3
Major Arab Writers/Stories (Mason Core)  
Special Topics in Modern Arabic Studies  
Art of the Islamic World (Mason Core)  
Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa  
Islam and Politics  
Arab-Israeli Conflict  
Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)  
The Middle East in the 20th Century  
Qur'an and Hadith  
Islamic Thought (Mason Core)  
Total Credits 3