There is no surprise that with all the talk
of the Middle East across the world, the demand to learn
Arabic is steadily increasing. Arabic is spoken in over
twenty-two countries and is a native language for more than
200 million people. It is considered one of the oldest and
most valued languages due to its influence in the growth and
domestication of civilizations, religions, and government
policies since the beginning of time.
The languages of places such as Turkey, Iran,
Spain, and even Portugal have Arabic origins. Although the
language has evolved and been integrated into many cultures,
it has remained relatively the same throughout centuries.
FIU's department of Modern Languages is proud
to be one of few institutions in South Florida to offer
Arabic. Currently the department does not offer a degree in
Arabic, but the credits do combine fulfill credits needed to
receive a Certificate in
Middle East and Central Asian Studies
through department of Asian Studies.
To receive more information about the classes
or certificate opportunity you can contact us at (305)
348-2851 or email: Jacqueline Hamady, Arabic Language
Instructor, hamadyj@aol.com.
Course Offerings
ABT 3503 Arabic Language and Culture (3).
Provides a general understanding of Arabic language and
culture. Special emphasis on the language, the script, and
the sounds of the language.
ARA 1130 Arabic I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
ARA 1131 Arabic II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
ARA 2200 Intermediate Arabic (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
at college level or permission of the instructor.
ARA 2240 Intermediate Arabic Conversation (3).
Continuation of the conversational skills learned in the
first 2 semesters of the language sequence. Prerequisites:
ARA 1130 and ARA1131 or permission of the instructor.
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