The Department of Language and Foreign Studies supports the growing interest in the Middle East and North Africa with an expanded program for Arabic language. Courses range from Elementary Arabic to advanced levels. Faculty help students attain proficiency in listening, speaking, and reading the language. Listening comprehension exercises are stressed at all levels and activities make use of multimedia resources. Advanced courses emphasize more complex grammatical structures in culturally authentic contexts through speaking, reading and writing skills. Arabic communication between instructor and students is a regular feature of all classes.
Minor in Arabic Language
To declare the Arabic language minor contact Dr. Gail Riley (griley@american.edu) in Asbury 336. See also CAS Academic Advising or download the Declare Minor form.
Requirements:
- 24 credit hours of courses taught in Arabic with 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above with grades of C or better
- Or a total of eighteen credit hours of courses taught in Arabic at the 300 level or above
- At least 12 credit hours must be unique to the minor
- At least 9 credit hours must be taken in residence at AU (this includes AU Abroad programs)
Courses
- ARAB-102 Arabic Elementary I
- ARAB-103 Arabic Elementary II
- ARAB-202 Arabic Intermediate I
- ARAB-203 Arabic Intermediate II
- ARAB-302 Advanced Arabic I
- ARAB-303 Advanced Arabic II
- ARAB-396 Special Topics: Survey of Civilizations and Culture
- LFS-490 Independent Studies in Selected Topics
Visit AU Registrar Schedule for current offerings and details.
For More Information
For program info, please contact:
Prof. George Berg, 202-885-2382, berg@american.edu
Prof. Jacques Nalabandian, 202-885-2374, jnalaban@american.edu.
See also AU Abroad and AU Arab Studies program.
