Minor in Arabic
About This Program
The Minor in Arabic provides foundational academic preparation for students to develop linguistic and intercultural competence through the study of Arabic and the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. The minor program includes language and culture courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and heritage speakers of Arabic. Language skills enable students to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both personally and professionally. The minor program enhances students career prospects in areas requiring advanced use of Arabic such as government, international relations, business, education, media communications, and health, legal, and social services.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing Arabic (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to Arabic (e.g., language, culture, literature, linguistics, and area/international studies) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| ARAB 1442 | BEGINNING ARABIC II | 4 |
| ARAB 2313 | INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I | 3 |
| ARAB 2314 | INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II | 3 |
| Select 9 hours in ARAB at the 3000/4000 level (excluding ARAB 3311 and ARAB 3345) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161