Arabic Minor Information

To declare a minor in Arabic, go to the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences office Room 114 Memorial Hall and request a form. Bring the form to the Religion department office (Peabody 206) for approval by the Undergraduate Coordinator.
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Undergraduate Requirements

A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work (3000-level or above)

All 15 semester hours must be in ARAB courses.

Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor.3. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor. 
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Required Courses (15 hours):

ARAB 2003
ARAB 2004
ARAB(LING) 3005
ARAB(LING) 3006
ARAB 4100/6100 (can be repeated twice)
ARAB 4960H
ARAB 4970H
ARAB 4980H
ARAB 4990H
Or any 3000-level or above ARAB course

Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
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Benefits of Arabic Minor

Arabic is both an Asian and African language. Study of the Arabic language provides exposure to various religious concepts both ancient and modern and a broadened understanding of culture and society.
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Course of Study

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is offered at UGA in a two year (four semester) sequence. Additional reading courses in Arabic Islamic Literature are also offered.
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Post Degree Opportunities

Modern Standard Arabic is ideally suited for students of the Social Sciences considering 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 work or research in an Arabic speaking country.