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:

ARB 14800
ARB 15000
ARB 24800
ARB 30100
ARB 30200
ARB 40100
ARB 49000

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:

ARB 10100
ARB 10200
ARB 15000
ARB 20100
ARB 20200
ARB 30100
ARB 30200
ARB 40100
ARB 49000

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.

To see what courses are offered in the upcoming semester, log into your CUNYFirst account.

For more information about the Arabic Major please contact:

Alex Elinson
Associate Professor and Head of the Arabic Program
Department of Classical and Oriental Studies
Hunter College (CUNY)
aelinson@hunter.cuny.edu