University of Notre Dame

Course Description

• The program in Arabic at the University of Notre Dame will provide students with a solid foundation in the Arabic language and the nuances of its attendant cultures

• As an Arabic major, students will learn to read, write, and converse through the department’s courses, whilst exploring history, literature, culture, religion, and media studies from classic and theological texts to modern works of literature

• Students will work with expert faculty to build fluency in Arabic under the instruction of native speakers and holders of Ph. D.s in Arabic and related fields

• Learning Arabic will not only develop a student's language skills but broaden their cultural perspective as they approach their studies from a multidisciplinary vantage point

• It also opens up tremendous opportunities to internationalize your education through study abroad, intensive summer language programs, as well as research, service, and internship opportunities that extend their learning beyond the classroom