Arabic Studies Minor
General Degree Requirements
To earn a baccalaureate degree, all students must complete successfully, in addition to any other requirements, the University of Montana General Education Requirements. Please refer to the General Education Requirements page for more information.
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
MINOR - ARABIC STUDIES
- This minor requires a minimum grade of C in all courses.
- At least 6 credits must be in courses numbered 300+.
- Before taking an independent study outside the Arabic program, students should consult with the minor advisor. Upon consent, up to three credits taken at the University of Montana or transferred from another institution may be counted as an elective if at least 75% of the content is related to the Arab world. Suggested electives are listed below.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ARAB 101 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I | 4 |
| ARAB 102 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II | 4 |
| ARAB 201 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I | 4 |
| ARAB 202 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II | 4 |
| ARAB 305 | The Arab World | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| Nationalism and the Modern Middle East | ||
| Experimental Offering: Comparative Politics (Politics of the Middle East) | ||
| International Security | ||
| Total Hours | 22 | |