Interdisciplinary Studies
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC): IDS MELC Arabic
The Arabic language is the key to understanding the culture and history of more than 22 nations and over 206 million speakers. It is the language of an ancient civilization and today is spoken widely across North Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Arabic is also the liturgical language of over a billion Muslims and it is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. The interdisciplinary major in Arabic language and culture allows students to develop an appreciation for the complexity of the many facets of the Arab world: its society, culture, history, arts, religions, and literary heritage. This major is therefore ideal for students considering careers in diplomacy, journalism, consulting, business, foreign service, translation, and academia. Future graduates would be in great demand for advanced studies in any of these fields.
Required
- IDS 4906 IDS Research Thesis (7 credits) and submitting a Thesis
Relevant Curriculum
- ARA 3300 Third-year Arabic 1 (3)
- ARA 3301 Third–year Arabic 2 (3)
- ARA 3510 The Arab Woman (3)
- ARA 4400 Fourth-year Arabic 1 (3)
- ARA 4401 Fourth-year Arabic 2 (3)
- ARA 4420 Arabic Through Texts (3)
- ARA 4820 Structure of Arabic Dialect (3)
- ARA 4850 Structure of Standard Arabic (3)
- ARA 4905 Individual Study (1-5)
- ARA 4930 Special Topics (3)
- ABT 3130 Arabic Literary Heritage 1 (3)
- ABT 3131 Arabic Literary Heritage 2 (3)
- AFH 4302 History of North Africa (3)
- CPO 4401 Arab-Israeli Conflict (3)
- REL 3317 Religions of Iran (3)
- REL 4364 Classical Islamic Thought (3)
- REL 4367 History of Islam Mod World (3)
- others may be included with the consent of advisor
Advisor
Dr. Youssef Haddad
Assistant Professor of Arabic Linguistics
357 Pugh
352-273-2958
yah@ufl.edu
