Arabic (Minor)
Combines language skill development with cultural and regional studies. Students progress from intermediate to advanced Arabic, engage in conversation and writing courses and choose electives in translation, media, Islamic thought or Middle Eastern culture. With 19 credit hours, the program enhances communication skills, cultural literacy and global awareness, preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international business, education and community engagement.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Arabic
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Classical and Modern Languages
Academic Plan Code(s): ARABMIN
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 123 | Basic Arabic III | 4 |
| ARAB 201 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 202 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB 321 | Arabic Conversation: Communication in Cultural Content | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
ARAB 310 | Arabic Translation Studies | |
ARAB 313 | Special Topics in Arabic | |
ARAB 322 | Advanced Writing Techniques in Modern Standard Arabic | |
ARAB 323 | Understanding Journalistic Arabic: Reading and Listening to Arab Media | |
HUM 306 | Survey of Islamic Thought, Religion and Culture | |
HUM 313 | Introduction to the Qur'an | |
HUM 316 | Modern Islamic Thought | |
ANTH 319 | Cultures of the Middle East | |
M L 440 | Community Internship | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 19 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.