Program Requirements

• Total units required: 18, in addition to prerequisites

The minor in Arabic requires a minimum of 9 units at the 300 level or above and a minimum of 18 total units. The goal of the minor is language proficiency at the 200 level or above. Students placing into Arab 208D Intermediate Arabic II or above must complete two consecutive semesters of language instruction at Washington University to fulfill the language requirement.

Required Courses

Language Prerequisites

• Arab 107D Beginning Arabic I and Arab 108D Beginning Arabic II, by course work or by placement exam

Language Requirements

• Arab 207D Intermediate Arabic I and Arab 208D Intermediate Arabic II, by course work or
• If placed into Arab 208D Intermediate Arabic II or above, two consecutive semesters of language instruction at Washington University

Required Foundational Course

Choose one of the following courses:

• JIMES 210C Introduction to Islamic Civilization
• JIMES 208F Introduction to Jewish Civilization: History and Identity

Elective Courses

• 9 credits of 300- or 400-level L49 Arabic or L75 JIMES courses, distributed as the student wishes

Additional Information

Pass/Fail

No course taken Pass/Fail can count toward the minor.

Grades

Grades of B- or higher must be earned in each language course in order to advance to the next level.

Study Abroad

Students enrolled in preapproved Washington University study abroad programs during the regular academic semester, in summer programs, and in transfer courses can earn a maximum of 3 units subject to review by their advisor and the director of undergraduate study.

Back Credit

Any earned back credit does not count toward the total number of units for the Language Requirement. All students are required to take at least one year of language instruction at Washington University.