Academics

Arabic Major

Hunter students can Major in Arabic Language and Culture. The Major consists of 27-33 credits, depending on whether you are a heritage or non-heritage learner and on how many Arabic classes you place out of.

For the typical heritage learner, the major is 30 credits and consists of the following classes:

Courses Number Credits Fulfills*
Beginning Arabic for Heritage Speakers ARB 14800 3 Foreign Language
Introduction to Modern Arab Cultures ARB 15000 3
Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Speakers ARB 24800 3
Advanced Arabic 1 ARB 30100 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Advanced Arabic 2 ARB 30200 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Focused Arabic Studies for Advanced Students ARB 40100 3 Regular Liberal Arts
The Arabic Senior Capstone ARB 49000 3 Regular Liberal Arts/Capstone

1 Elective course (in Arabic) at the 300 level or above.
2 Elective courses (in English) at the 200 level or above.

Total credits:  30

For the typical non-heritage learner, the major is 33 credits and consists of the following classes:

Courses Number Credits Fulfills*
Beginning Arabic 1 ARB 10100 3
Beginning Arabic 2 ARB 10200 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Introduction to Modern Arab Cultures ARB 15000 3
Intermediate Arabic 1 ARB 20100 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Intermediate Arabic 2 ARB 20200 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Advanced Arabic 1 ARB 30100 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Advanced Arabic 2 ARB 30200 3 Regular Liberal Arts
Focused Arabic Studies For Advanced Students ARB 40100 3 Regular Liberal Arts
The Arabic Senior Capstone ARB 49000 3 Regular Liberal Arts/Capstone

1 Elective course (in Arabic) at the 300 level or above.
1 Elective course (in English) at the 200 level or above.

Total credits:  33

Please note that the following classes must be taken in sequence:  ARB 10100, 10200, 20100, 20200 (ARB 14800 and 24800 for heritage learners), 30100, 30200, 40100, and 49000.

For a list of all available ARB classes along with course descritions go to the Courses page of our website.

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Arabic Minor

There are two different 12-credit Arabic minors at Hunter:
Arabic and Arabic Studies.

Arabic Minor

12 credits

The Arabic Minor requires the successful completion of 4 Arabic language courses above the 102 or 148 level as determined by the Arabic Program Head. ARB 149 can be taken in lieu of ARB 302.

Prerequisites for the minor: ARB 101-102, 148, or equivalent (6 credits, part of FL requirement)

Arabic Studies Minor

12 credits

The Arabic Studies minor requires the successful completion of 4 ARB courses on cultural or literary topics taught in English or in Arabic. Up to two Arabic language courses may be used to fulfill the minor requirements in lieu of two culture or literature courses.