The undergraduate minor in Arabic studies requires a minimum of 16 s.h. earned in Arabic courses (prefix ARAB) considered intermediate (numbered 2000–2999) or advanced (numbered 3000 or above). A maximum of 3 s.h. may be taken in approved coursework taught in English. At least 12 s.h. must be taken at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
Required Coursework
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| ARAB:2001 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB:2002 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II | 5 |
| At least one Arabic course (ARAB) numbered 2000 or above taught in Arabic | 3 | |
Courses Taught in English
Students may apply 3 s.h. of the following approved coursework taught in English toward the minor.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB:2006 | Transnational Solidarities | 3 |
| ARAB:2010 | The Modern Arabic Short Story | 3 |
| ARAB:2012 | Modern Palestinian Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ARAB:2050 | Topics in Middle East/Muslim World Studies | 3 |
| ARAB:2060 | Arab-American Immigration: Society, Identity, and Culture | 3 |
| ARAB:3005 | Culture and Resistance: The Modern Middle East | 3 |
| Related elective (program approval required) | 3 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
Arabic Studies, Minor
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| The undergraduate minor in Arabic studies requires a minimum of 16 s.h. earned in Arabic courses (prefix ARAB) considered intermediate (numbered 2000-2999) or advanced (numbered 3000 or above). | ||
| At least 12 s.h. must be taken at the University of Iowa. | ||
| Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. | ||
| Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/non-pass. | ||
| A maximum of 3 s.h. may be taken in approved coursework taught in English. a | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARAB:1001 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I b, c | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARAB:1002 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II b, c | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARAB:2001 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I b | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARAB:2002 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II b | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: Arabic course (ARAB) numbered 2000 or above taught in Arabic d | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: Arabic course (ARAB) numbered 2000 or above (may be taught in Arabic or English) d | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
- a
- See General Catalog for approved courses.
- b
- Language level placement will be determined by placement exam score and/or oral interview. Students who place into the 5th semester level of the language will begin coursework at that level and will not be required to take semesters 1-4 of the language.
- c
- This course is a prerequisite for the required minor courses.
- d
- Work with academic advisor to select appropriate course.