Arabic Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
3125 Jiménez Hall
Phone: 301-405-4025
http://sllc.umd.edu/arabic/
Arabic Studies at the University of Maryland offers a multidimensional education in Arabic language and culture, tailored for diverse populations of students, while also preparing them for a variety of careers on the global market. The Arabic Department’s vision centers on rigorous language instruction that integrates dialects with the formal register of Arabic (fusHa) and on developing a nuanced cultural knowledge through a variety of courses that interrogate different aspects of culture and society in the Arabic-speaking world. The Arabic Department offers a B.A. and Minor in Arabic.
The Arabic and Persian Departments jointly host the UMD Summer Language Institute, which offers an intensive language and culture program. Students participating in the Summer Institute are able to complete a full language level/academic year of Arabic. Three levels are offered in the summer: elementary, intermediate, and advanced.
Additionally, the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures operates the Language House, including an Arabic cluster, where students live and learn in a semi-immersive environment.
Associate Professors: Valerie Anishchenkova, Peter Glanville
Assistant Professors: Anny Gaul, Rachel Schine
Senior Lecturers: Lutf Alkebsi, Ahmed Hanafy
Lecturer: Samah Al-Salami
Advisor: Ahmed Hanafy, ahmeda@umd.edu
To review the academic plan for this major, go to http://arhu.umd.edu/academicsadvising/academic-plans/.
Summer Institute
The University of Maryland’s School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) Summer Language Institute offers language and culture programs for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students of Arabic and Persian. Visit the UMD Summer Language Institute website to learn more.
Internships
Each fall semester, SLLC organizes a Language Career and Internship Fair in conjunction with the UMD Career Center. For more information, see the SLLC website: http://sllc.umd.edu.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs, and, in cooperation with other university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: http://financialaid.umd.edu.