The Middle Eastern Languages program invites students to explore the languages, culture, and history of this fascinating region. We focus on Arabic, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies, with language courses available for all levels from beginner to advanced. Beyond the language courses, we examine Middle Eastern literature, music, philosophy, religion, and more.
About Middle Eastern Languages
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages offers introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in Arabic and Hebrew language, and a variety of courses in classical and modern Arabic and modern Hebrew literature, mostly in English translation. Also in translation we offer courses on Jewish history and culture, on music in the Middle East, and on Israeli and Palestinian film and fiction.
Requirements for the Arabic Minor
In order to receive the minor in Arabic, students must satisfactorily complete 36 credits beyond 204, in the following distribution:
- At least 24 credits in Arabic language
- At least 6 credits from among the department of Middle Eastern Languages’ offerings in Arabic literature and/or culture in translation
- No more than 12 credits from off-campus Arabic language study may be applied toward the minor.