Overview
The Minor in Arab Studies, which is offered by the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, emphasizes language study while also recognizing the importance of learning about areas of the world where Arabic is spoken through work in fields such as literature, history, anthropology and religion. This program will be of particular use to students interested in careers in education, business, government or other professions where Arabic language proficiency is important.
The minor requires a minimum of three Arabic language courses and three courses in Arabic culture, literature, and/or film. Students who place out of one or more Arabic language courses must replace those requirements with electives approved by their Arabic faculty advisor.
Residency Requirement: Students who declare a College of Liberal Arts' minor must complete at least half of the program at Temple University. This minor requires a minimum of 18 credits or 6 courses; at least 3 courses must be taken at Temple University.
Minimum Grade and GPA Requirements: A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all courses in the minor as well as a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the discipline to earn this credential.
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Department Office
532 Mazur Hall
215-204-1760
Patricia Melzer, Department Chair
pmelzer@temple.edu
TJ Cusack, Administrator
215-204-9209
tjc@temple.edu
Please contact the College of Liberal Arts' Center for Academic Advising for more information on minors, certificates or other CLA programs.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Three courses in Arabic Language, selected from: | 9-11 | |
| Arabic Elements I | ||
| Arabic Elements II | ||
| Arabic Intermediate I | ||
| Arabic Intermediate II | ||
| Arabic Advanced I | ||
| Arabic Advanced II | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| World Society in Literature & Film | ||
| Special Topics I | ||
| Modern Arabic Literature in Translation | ||
| Contemporary Arab Society in Film (in Translation) | ||
| Arab Women Writers | ||
| Culture and Rebellion | ||
| Elective - Select in consultation with the Arabic faculty advisor. 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18-20 | |
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With advisor approval, one elective may be selected from other courses in Arabic or another department with an exclusive focus on Arabic culture, literature, and/or film.