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Arabic Studies, Minor

Program Overview

 The minor in Arabic Studies provides students the opportunity to learn the Arabic language through different courses while acquiring a basic level of cultural competency. Courses are taught in English and span a range of disciplines, including but not limited to Religious Studies, Political Science, History, International Studies, and Languages and Culture Studies. In addition to fostering language skills, the broad base of knowledge about the Arab world and culture topics that students acquire in this minor positions them to work for U.S. federal and non-federal agencies. Career possibilities include Banking and Finance, Translation & Interpretation, Foreign Service, Consulting, Education, Intelligence, Business, Journalism, and more!

Program Contact

Noha Ghali

Associate Teaching Professor & Coordinator of Arabic Studies

nghali@charlotte.edu

Arabic Studies, Minor at a Glance

The Minor in Arabic Studies requires a total of 21 credit hours of coursework. 15 credit hours come from five Language Core Courses and another 6 credit hours come from Elective Topics Courses in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture.

credit hours
21 Credit Hours
study abroad
In Egypt
internships
In CMS Immersion Schools
Scholarships
For Merit and Study Abroad available

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