Arab Studies, Minor

Minor Only

The minor in Arab Studies covers an area of utmost historical, cultural, economic, and geopolitical significance, spanning thousands of miles and across continents. As an interdisciplinary minor, students will choose courses that cover several key subject areas: philosophy, literature, politics, history, culture, and religion. Several key contemporary issues make the region as a whole a focus of interest for scholarly study;. the Arab world’s economic state has grown exponentially, making knowledge of Arabic a key skill in any international business, from global trade to technological innovation.