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.
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
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Arabic | ||
| Reading and Conversation I | ||
| Reading and Conversation II (Mason Core) | ||
| 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one additional ARAB course (3 credits) from any 300 or 400-level course taught in Arabic | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
English
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| 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 | |