Minor in Arabic Studies
Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Banner Code: LA-MINOR-MCL-ARST
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Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
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Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses taught in Arabic from the following: | 12 | |
| Advanced Arabic | ||
| Debate and Discussion | ||
| Narrative and Composition (Mason Core) | ||
| Media Analysis in Context (Mason Core) | ||
| Advanced Arabic Media: Debates Context | ||
| Arabic for the Professions | ||
| Study Abroad - Arab World | ||
| Arabic Dialects | ||
| Translation Methods: Arabic to English | ||
| Arabic Music and Lyrics | ||
| Survey of Arabic Literature | ||
| Advanced Arabic Grammar | ||
| Topics in Arabic Religious Thought and Texts (Mason Core) | ||
| Internship in Arabic Studies | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses taught in English from the following: | 6 | |
| Arab Cinema and the Making of the Modern World | ||
| Major Arab Writers/Stories (Mason Core) | ||
| Topics in Arabic Cultural Production | ||
| Black and Minority Cultures in Arabic Literature (Mason Core) | ||
| Migrating Voices in Arabic Literature | ||
| Special Topics in Modern Arabic Studies | ||
| Overview of Art of the Islamic World (Mason Core) | ||
| Politics of the Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Islam and Politics | ||
| Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core) | ||
| Qur'an and Hadith (Mason Core) | ||
| Islamic Thought (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |