Arabic Minor
As a minor in Arabic, you can expect to gain familiarity with the language, and foray into Near Eastern literature, culture, history and civilizations. Whether you focus on just one of these areas or sample a little of each, you will deepen your appreciation of these complex and diverse societies and cultures. This minor is housed in the Department Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies.
sample courses:
Historical survey of Islamic civilization in global perspective. Chronological coverage of social, political, economic and cultural history will be balanced with focused attention to special topics, which will include: aspects of Islam as religion; science, medicine and technology in Islamic societies; art and architecture; philosophy and theology; interaction between Islamdom and Christendom; Islamic history in the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia as well as Africa; European colonialism; globalization of Islam and contemporary Islam.
Introduction to modern Arabic; concentrates on rapidly developing basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Five class hours, including one culture hour, and additional drill or laboratory hours arranged by instructor.
