Arabic Minor
Program Director: Peter Glanville, Ph.D.
The minor in Arabic (21 credits) provides an in-depth understanding of Arabic language and Arab culture and society. Building on an introductory grounding on both Modern Standard Arabic and a regional variety of Arabic, students may concentrate on language, culture, or a combination of both.
Students interested in pursuing the minor in Arabic should contact the undergraduate advisor, who will be responsible for oversight and record keeping. Students should declare the minor in Arabic at least one year prior to graduation.
To make an appointment to explore or declare a minor, go to: http://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/minors/.
No prerequisites are required for students with equivalent knowledge. Placement testing is mandatory.
All prerequisites imply "or equivalent knowledge."
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses required for Minor | ||
| ARAB101 | Elementary Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB102 | Elementary Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB201 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB202 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| 9 additional credits of 3xx or 4xx level courses, including at least one taught in Arabic 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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Contact the minor advisor for approved courses
Notes:
- Once credits have been received for a higher-level language focus course, a lower-level course in the same strand may not be taken for credit. (For example, ARAB201 may not be taken after ARAB202).
- In cases where a student has equivalent knowledge, required courses are replaced in consultation with minor advisor. All courses applied to the minor must be taught in Arabic.
- Students who begin their study with prior exposure to the language at home or in school must seek the advice and written permission of the advisor before choosing the courses they will use to replace any required minor courses.
- A maximum of 6 credits can be applied to the minor from courses taken at other institutions. No more than 6 credits of the minor may be used to satisfy the requirements of a major. No courses in the minor may count toward another minor.
- All courses presented for the minor must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better.
- An overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor is required for graduation.