BA Arabic and Development Studies

Course Overview This combined honors degree provides a comprehensive foundation in Modern Standard and Classical Arabic, while developing practical conversational skills in a colloquial dialect. You will immerse yourself in intensive language study and diverse literary texts, all while having the unique opportunity to tailor your degree by pairing Arabic with a second, complementary discipline. The program includes a mandatory year abroad at a university in the Middle East to achieve true linguistic and cultural fluency. Key Program Highlights Master both Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic Develop practical conversational skills in a Colloquial Arabic dialect Spend your third year studying abroad at a university in the Middle East Customize your degree by combining Arabic with another subject of your choice Engage in the intensive study of a wide range of Arabic literature