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 (Fall 2026)
ABT3500 - Arabic Culture
Introduction to Arabic culture with special reference to art, literature, religion, and society. Emphasizes Arab contributions to philosophy, medicine, mathematics, and architecture. All readings in English.
Prereq: Minimum 15 credits earned in enrollment, test, or transfer credit.
Introduction to Arabic culture with special reference to art, literature, religion, and society. Emphasizes Arab contributions to philosophy, medicine, mathematics, and architecture. All readings in English.
Prereq: Minimum 15 credits earned in enrollment, test, or transfer credit.
ABT4131 - The Qur'an as Literature
Approaches the Qur'an from a literary standpoint by examining its history, structure, style, major themes, and impact on Arabic literature, Islamic thought, and Muslim culture.
Prereq: ARA 1131 or ABT 3500 or REL 2000 or REL 2362 or REL 4361 or senior standing.
Approaches the Qur'an from a literary standpoint by examining its history, structure, style, major themes, and impact on Arabic literature, Islamic thought, and Muslim culture.
Prereq: ARA 1131 or ABT 3500 or REL 2000 or REL 2362 or REL 4361 or senior standing.
ARA1130 - Beginning Arabic 1
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.
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 #22759
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.
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.
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.
ARA3410 - Advanced Arabic 1
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.
Prereq: ARA 2221 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.
Prereq: ARA 2221 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.
ARA4905 - Individual Study
For those who seek independent work not offered in another course.
Prereq: instructor permission.
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.
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.
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.