Arabic Minor
Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. Salah Algabli
357 Pugh Hall
salahalgabli@ufl.edu
352-273-2958
Overview
An intensive summer program in Fez, Morocco, is available for students at all levels.
No more than three credits of 4905 (Individual Work) coursework may be applied to the minor. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework at the 3000/4000 level exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
This minor requires the completion of 10 credits of prerequisite coursework: ARA 1130 and ARA 1131.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: 1 | 6-8 | |
ARA 2220 & ARA 2221 | Intermediate Arabic 1 and Intermediate Arabic 2 | |
Arabic language courses (3000 level or above) | ||
| ARA or ABT prefixed courses (3000/4000 level) 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 15-17 | |
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This minor requires the completion of 10 credits of prerequisite coursework: ARA 1130 and ARA 1131.
ARA 1130 and ARA 1131 satisfy the CLAS Foreign Language requirement.
Students with either a native background or prior study in Arabic might be eligible to place out of one or both courses and should meet with the undergraduate coordinator to arrange for placement assessment.
Current Course Offerings (Spring 2027)
ARA1130 - Beginning Arabic 1
Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Class #19061
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $27.50
Instructor: Salah Algabli
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ARA1131 - Beginning Arabic 2
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.
Prereq: ARA 1130 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
Class #17412
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $27.50
Instructor: Soraya Bouguettaya
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.
Prereq: ARA 1130 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
ARA2220 - Intermediate Arabic 1
Continuation of the study of standard Arabic language. Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and helps with comprehension of written and audio texts. Students can use their knowledge of the Arabic language to clearly express their personal views in a meaningful and well-structured language.
Prereq: ARA 1131 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
Class #21041
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $24.00
Instructor: Salah Algabli
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 4
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Continuation of the study of standard Arabic language. Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and helps with comprehension of written and audio texts. Students can use their knowledge of the Arabic language to clearly express their personal views in a meaningful and well-structured language.
Prereq: ARA 1131 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
ARA2221 - Intermediate Arabic 2
Continues the study of Arabic language at the intermediate level. Emphasizes developing reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking, and vocabulary and grammar.
Prereq: ARA 2220 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
Class #17417
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $24.00
Instructor: Salah Algabli
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 4
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Continues the study of Arabic language at the intermediate level. Emphasizes developing reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking, and vocabulary and grammar.
Prereq: ARA 2220 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
ARA3241 - Spoken Arabic
Develops listening and conversational skills at an intermediate level of proficiency. Focuses on a middle variety of Arabic known as Educated Spoken Arabic that enables successful communication with educated Arab speakers from virtually any country in the Arab world.
Prereq: ARA 2221.
Class #27522
EEP Eligible
Instructor: Sarra Tlili
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Develops listening and conversational skills at an intermediate level of proficiency. Focuses on a middle variety of Arabic known as Educated Spoken Arabic that enables successful communication with educated Arab speakers from virtually any country in the Arab world.
Prereq: ARA 2221.
ARA3411 - Advanced Arabic 2
Continuation of advanced study.
Prereq: ARA 3410 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
Class #17418
EEP Eligible
Instructor: Soraya Bouguettaya
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
Continuation of advanced study.
Prereq: ARA 3410 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
ARA4930 - Special Topics: Arabic Beyond the Text
One of the core courses in the Middle Eastern languages and cultures major offered through interdisciplinary studies. Also useful for linguistics, religion, Arabic, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Prereq: Sophomore standing.
Class #26173
EEP Eligible
Instructor: Soraya Bouguettaya
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
One of the core courses in the Middle Eastern languages and cultures major offered through interdisciplinary studies. Also useful for linguistics, religion, Arabic, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Prereq: Sophomore standing.
ARA4930 - Special Topics: Humanity on Trial
One of the core courses in the Middle Eastern languages and cultures major offered through interdisciplinary studies. Also useful for linguistics, religion, Arabic, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Prereq: Sophomore standing.
Class #27521
EEP Eligible
Instructor: Sarra Tlili
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Arabic
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: TBA
One of the core courses in the Middle Eastern languages and cultures major offered through interdisciplinary studies. Also useful for linguistics, religion, Arabic, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Prereq: Sophomore standing.