Arabic Language Program - Honors College at WKU Advising

Government/Politics
Arabic speakers work in all branches of government,
including the Deparment of State, Defense, U.S. Agency
for International Development, National Security Agency
and Federal Bureau of Investigation. They work as analysts, cultural advisors, liaison officers and interpreters,
to name a few positions.
Arabic Language Program
The great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Photo by: Yasser Nazmi.
Department of Modern Languages
International Relations
Careers in international relations include analyst, cultural
advisor, translator, diplomat, and foreign relations officer.
“What I learned, both about Arabic
language and culture and myself, has
affected me in ways nothing else can
or has.” — Haley Edwards, Jordan 2013
Arabic students on a camel trek in Jordan.
For more information
visit our home at:
www.wku.edu/modernlanguages
or contact:
Dr. David DiMeo — [email protected]
Mr. Khaldoun Almousily — [email protected]
Department of Modern Languages
Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center #276
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #21029
Bowling Green KY 42101-1029
phone: (270) 745-6408
Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution
of higher education and upon request provides reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo
Grace Babbs, an Arabic student on Study Abroad in Jordan.
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A Leading American University With International Reach
©2013 Western Kentucky University. Printing paid from state funds, KRS 57.375.
Arabic Language
Program
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Why Study Arabic?
Discover a New Culture
Arabic is the language of one of the richest civilizations in
history. Through your study of Arabic, you will encounter
cultures stretching from Morocco in North Africa to Egypt,
Syria, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and Yemen in the East.
You will find Arab culture to be remarkably diverse and
welcoming.
Arabic Courses
Arabic Major: 36 credits
Beginning Arabic I and II
Beginning, Intermediate,
Advanced, and Colloquial
Arabic and 18 credits from the
list of Arabic courses (up to 6
credits can be in related disciplines).
Intermediate Arabic I and II
Arabic Literature
Colloquial Arabic
Arabic Media I and II
Arabic Civilization I and II
Communicate with Millions of People
Advanced Arabic I and II
Arabic Translation
Over 300 million people speak Arabic as a first language.
It is the official language of over 20 countries, as well as
one of the official languages of the UN. Arabic is also the
language of Islam, a religion of over a billion followers
worldwide. Therefore, millions know Arabic as a second
language, because it is the language of the holy book of
Islam, the Qur’an. Arabic is also the fastest growing language taught in colleges in the United States since 2001.
Arabic Minor: 30 credits
Beginning, Intermediate, and
Advanced Arabic and 15
credits from the list of Arabic
courses (up to 6 credits can be in
related disciplines).
What Can You Do?
Business
Arabic speakers serve as vital trade representatives for
U.S. companies abroad and in business negotiations in
the U.S. Trade with Arab nations has grown rapidly in
the past ten years and continues to grow.
Unlock Career Opportunities
Education
Arabic speakers are in great demand in business and
government. Arabic remains one of the highest priority
languages for recruitment by U.S. government agencies,
and the State Department has designated Arabic a “critical
language” offering many scholarships for language study.
Arabic is the fastest growing language taught in colleges
in the United States and K-12 programs are growing rapidly as well. The demand for Arabic-speaking teachers of
Science, Math and Engineering in the Middle East is also
growing rapidly.
The gate Bab Bou Jeloud leads into the old medina in Fes, Morocco.
Photo by: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Make a Difference in the World
WKU has committed itself to being "A leading American
university with international reach.” The need for effective
communication across cultures has never been greater. As
an Arabic speaker, you will play a key role in building bridges
of understanding with Arab communities both in the U.S.
and abroad.
What Will You Learn?
Petra, El Deir, Jordan. Photo by: Berthold Werner.
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Our program emphasizes practical language skills, rather
than formal grammar. Your study of Arabic will equip you to
communicate with native speakers, read authentic materials
and experience and study the Middle East directly. As a
beginner, you’ll first learn to write and recognize the Arabic
alphabet, giving you the valuable ability to read authentic
materials from the Arab world. At the same time, you will
learn to express basic needs and wants, enabling you to
travel independently. As you advance, you’ll begin to study
directly Arabic Media sources, read about Arab History and
Civilization and experience authentic Arabic Literature. We
also offer courses in Colloquial Arabic and Translation.
Arab influence in Europe. Great Mosque of Córdoba, Córdoba,
Andalucía, Spain. Photo by: Timor Espallargas.
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