Arabic Language (BA)

Asian and Near Eastern Languages Bachelors BA

Variable Credit Min

Variable Credit Max

Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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Critical Reasoning

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate rigorous deductive and inductive reasoning in assessing arguments and evidence

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Analytical and Persuasive Writing

Learning Outcome

Write clearly, logically, and persuasively in both short and long formats

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Oral Communication

Learning Outcome

Verbally present clear, logical, and persuasive arguments and engage in effective dialogues with others

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Research Design and Practice

Learning Outcome

Use appropriate disciplinary methods to answer relevant questions through effective research design and original research

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International and Regional Understanding

Learning Outcome

Understand the historical, literary, religious, geographic, social, and political contexts of the modern Middle East and its relationship to other world regions

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Arabic Language Comprehension

Learning Outcome

Understand contemporary written and oral Arabic language sources at the ACTFL advanced level

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Arabic Language Communication

Learning Outcome

Speak and write Arabic at the ACTFL advanced level

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Cultural Proficiency and Appreciation

Learning Outcome

Effectively navigate the cultures of the Middle East with curiosity, empathy, and respect

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Professional Preparation

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate skills of resilience, collaboration, and leadership in preparation for a future career

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 —Complete 4 Courses

course - 1st-Year Arabic 4.0

course - 2nd-Year Arabic 4.0

course - Intermediate Arabic 4.0

Requirement 2 —Complete 1 Course

course - Intro to Humanities of Islam 3.0

Requirement 3 —Complete 5 Courses

Complete as part of a BYU Semester Abroad program:

course - 2nd-Year Conversation - You may take once 2.0

course - Adv Modern Standard Arabic 4.0

course - Newspaper Arabic 4.0

course - 3rd-Year Conversation - You may take once 1.0v

course - Spoken Arabic - Egyptian 4.0

Requirement 4 —Complete 2 of 6 Courses

Complete after consultation with a faculty advisor:

course - 4th-Yr Arabic Writing Tutorial - You may take 2 times 2.0

course - Advanced Spoken Arabic - You may take 2 times 2.0

course - Current Events in Arabic - You may take 2 times 2.0

course - Modern Arabic Literature - You may take 2 times 2.0

course - Classical Arabic Texts - You may take 2 times 2.0

course - Advanced Arabic Grammar - You may take 2 times 2.0

Requirement 5 —Complete 4 Courses

Take each course twice (once in Winter Semester and once in Spring/Summer terms):

course - Adv Formal Arabic Conversation - You may take 2 times 1.0v

course - Directed Studies in Arabic - You may take 2 times 1.0v

Take the ACTFL Speaking and Reading test during the last registration of Arab 495R and achieve a minimum score of ADVANCED-MID.