Arabic Studies
Experience Arabic language and culture
By majoring in Arabic Studies, you will develop the ability to speak, understand, read and write the Arabic language. You will also expand your knowledge of the Middle East and be encouraged to foster an appreciation of Islamic literature and civilization.
The Arabic language is one of the United Nations’ six official languages, and the U.S. Government considers it one of the most critical languages for Americans to learn. Chicago has one of the nation’s largest Arab-American populations in the U.S., giving you opportunities to visit its communities and gain first-hand knowledge about the Arab culture and language.
We also offer the 3+3 BA/JD program, which allows high-achieving first-year undergraduate students to be admitted simultaneously to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS) and the College of Law (LAW). You’ll complete your first three years in LAS and your final three years in LAW.
Classes
Coursework
- Cultures of the Middle East
- Media in the Arab World
- Middle East Politics
- Islam in Global Contexts
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Arab Culture
- Modern Arabic Literature in Translation
Resources
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Public policy
- International business
- Translation services
- Immigration work
- Social services
- Law
- Human rights
81%
of Modern Languages graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.
Major Requirements
Course Requirements
- 24-32 credit hours of 200/300 level courses in Arabic Language
- 20-28 credit hours of Allied Courses from at least three different departments
Students who begin their study of Arabic at DePaul with ARB 202 or higher may substitute a 300-level Arabic elective course for any of the required 200-level courses. No English-language ("E-designation") courses can be applied toward the "Six Advanced Level Courses in Arabic Language" requirement of the major.
MOL 340, MOL 341, and MOL 342 are specifically designed to help Arabic Studies students better understand the Arabic-speaking world. Students are highly recommended to take at least two of the three MOL Arabic-related courses that we offer.
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB CULTURE | ||
| MEDIA IN THE ARAB WORLD | ||
| MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION |
Arabic Studies Allied Course List
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| CULTURES OF THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| Art and Architecture, History of | ||
| ISLAMIC ART | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS/HISTORY OF ART & ARCHITECTURE (Islamic Africa) | ||
| Geography | ||
| GEOPOLITICS | ||
| History | ||
| THE MUSLIM WORLD, C. 600 CE TO 1100 | ||
| THE MUSLIM WORLD, 1000-1500 | ||
| THE MUSLIM WORLD, 1400-1920 | ||
| ISLAM AND THE WEST: A SURVEY OF ORIENTALISM | ||
| TOPICS IN ISLAMIC HISTORY | ||
| THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | ||
| Islamic World Studies | ||
| RELIGION AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| ISLAMIC CULTURES AND SOCIETIES | ||
| ISLAMIST POLITICAL MOVEMENTS | ||
| GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN MUSLIM CULTURES | ||
| SHI'ITE ISLAM | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN ISLAMIC WORLD STUDIES | ||
| Modern Languages | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN MODERN LANGUAGES | ||
| ARAB CULTURE | ||
| MEDIA IN THE ARAB WORLD | ||
| MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY | ||
| Political Science | ||
| MIDDLE EAST POLITICS | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN POLITICAL THOUGHT (Muslim Political Thought) | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict) | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Political Islam and US Foreign Policy) | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS (Religion, Nationalism and Politics) | ||
| Religious Studies | ||
| ISLAMIC CULTURES AND SOCIETIES | ||
| RELIGION AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| ISLAMIST POLITICAL MOVEMENTS | ||
| GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN MUSLIM CULTURES | ||
| SHI'ITE ISLAM | ||
| Sociology | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY (Women in the Arab World) | ||
| Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST: BEYOND THE VEIL | ||
Open Electives
Open elective credit also is required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.?
