undergraduate
Arabic language and literature
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What is an Arabic language and literature major?
This program relies on the Arabic language. It includes instruction in philology, classical Arabic, modern standard Arabic, dialects, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. Subtopics include Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic languages, as well as ancient Near Eastern and biblical languages, among others.
How much do Arabic language and literature majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is Arabic language and literature as a major?
Each year, around 220 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 25 students obtain an associate degree in Arabic language and literature. In 2021, 242 students received a bachelor's degree and 33 students received an associate degree. This is 11% more Arabic language and literature majors than there were in 2020. Arabic language and literature is a relatively uncommon major within foreign languages.
Advice from Arabic language and literature majors
Share your experienceArabic is one of the most complex languages to exist in our world yet it is extremely fascinating. It is a language you must be compelled to learn and willing to push yourself academically. Learning a language regardless if its Spanish, Chinese, etc you are opening your mind to a whole new set of shapes, sounds and words. It is important to allow your mind to process the new things you are teaching it. It is okay to mess up and grow confused when learning something so complex. The most important thing that comes with indulging in such a complex language is not giving up and pushing yourself to be immersed fully in the language. I understand this advice is easier said than done but I have been studying the language for about seven years now and it is the one piece of solid advice I would give to anyone studying or potentially studying the same major as me.
