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Arabic AB



Overview

The global language of Arabic has a rich heritage of literature, scholarly work, and ancient culture. It was adopted by the United Nations as one of its six official languages in 1974. Students of Arabic become familiar with many of the cultural patterns, social issues, historical events, artistic traditions, and elements of daily life of the people whose cultures are rooted in Arabic.

Knowledge of Arabic gives students a career edge in such fields as diplomacy, intelligence, business, engineering, international development, and academia. Many companies in the United States and abroad are looking for employees who speak more than one language. In addition, the global awareness gained is a transferable skill that will be highly prized.

Modern Standard Arabic is ideally suited for students of International Affairs or Social Sciences considering work or research anywhere in the Arab world (including North Africa); students of the humanities such as History, Art, Music, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religion; or students of Applied Sciences and Business who may be considering professional connections with colleagues or clients in an Arabic speaking country.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Arabic AB/TESOL and World Language Education MAT (TESOL)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Dr. Rachel Tagoulla Lecturer in Arabic rach6l@uga.edu

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
ARAB 1001  Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I 4
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1101  Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 1
ARAB 1002  Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II 4

Area II Physical or Life Sciences

Area III Quantitative Reasoning

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2
ARAB 2003  Intermediate Standard Arabic I 3

Area V Social Sciences*

Environmental Awareness Course Requirement

Franklin College Multicultural Requirement

Franklin College Literature Requirement

*Consider Franklin College Social Sciences Requirement

Spring Year 2
ARAB 2004  Intermediate Standard Arabic II 3

Area II Physical or Life Sciences with lab

Area V Social Sciences*

Area VI Elective**

Area VI Elective**

*Consider Franklin College Social Sciences Requirement **Consider Franklin College Fine Arts/Philosophy/Religion Requirement

Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
ARAB 3005  Advanced Standard Arabic I 3

Major Requirement Upper-level Course

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

PEDB Course

Spring Year 3
ARAB 3006  Advanced Standard Arabic II 3

Major Requirement Upper-level Course

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
ARAB 4960R  * Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I 1-6

Major Requirement Upper-level Course

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

*or another ARAB prefix course at 3000-level or above

Spring Year 4

Major Requirement Upper-level Course

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements