Arabic and Islamic Civilizations (BA)
The Arabic and Islamic Studies major requires 36 credits total, including at least 24 credits from within the core Arabic and Islamic Studies major program. The remaining credits should come from courses at the 2000-level or above in related fields and must be approved by the advisor. Up to 12 credits taken in study abroad programs may count toward the major.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 3100 | Advanced Arabic | 3 |
| Three of the following courses (nine credits) taught in Arabic: | 9 | |
| Levantine Arabic | ||
| Media Arabic | ||
| The Arab Spring | ||
| Modern Arabic Literature | ||
| Climate Change and Energy in the Middle East | ||
| Four courses (12 credits) either from the above list of courses taught in Arabic or from the following list of courses taught in English: | 12 | |
| Cinema in the Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims | ||
| Islamic Art History | ||
| Medieval Islamic Civilization to 1700 | ||
| The Modern Middle East from 1700 to the Present | ||
| The Middle East Crucible | ||
| Introduction to Government and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Gender Politics and Islam | ||
| International Relations of the Middle East | ||
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | ||
| Introduction to Critical Muslim Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Note: Special Topics, Foreign Study, and Independent Study courses, depending on topic, may fulfill major requirements with advisor approval.
The remaining credits should come from courses at the 2000-level or above in related fields and must be approved by the advisor. Related fields include:
- Any foreign language
- Any course in Translation Studies, English, Philosophy, History, Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, or Linguistics
- Any course in Art History, Political Science, Economics, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, or other social science or humanities discipline that deals with the Arab and Islamic worlds or connections (cultural, religious, political, economic, theoretical, etc.) with the Arab and Islamic worlds broadly conceived
Courses used to meet the major requirements may not also be used to meet the related area requirements. Students in the Arabic and Islamic Studies major are allowed to declare a minor in related disciplines. A maximum of six credits from Arabic and Islamic Studies major courses may be applied to Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science, or History minors.
Enrollment in a study abroad program in an Arabic-speaking country is recommended but not mandatory for Arabic and Islamic Studies majors. With advisor’s advanced consent, any of the above courses may be replaced by an ARAB 3293 Foreign Study course from study abroad programs. Up to 12 credits taken in study abroad programs may count toward the major. Students can enroll in either University of Connecticut sponsored or non-University of Connecticut sponsored programs. In either case, students must consult with the advisor to determine which courses will receive credit.
To satisfy the Information Literacy Competency and Writing in the Major requirements, all students should take ARAB 2752W Arabic Speculative Fiction or other W course from the major.
A minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies is described in the “Minors” section.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.