The undergraduate minor in Arabic is intended for students who wish to gain a broad understanding of the culture, literature, and society of Arabic-speaking countries while refining their language competence. Students can add this to their resume under professional qualifications.
Apply
- Obtain a copy of your Cornell transcript. Request a transcript online.
- Complete an Arabic minor application.
- Prospective Arabic minors should schedule a meeting with Munther Younes.
- Return signed applications to Undergrad Coordinator Christianne Capalongo.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for the minor is fulfilling the College of Arts and Sciences language requirement or by proving native speaker proficiency.
Minor requirements
To complete the minor and beyond the pre-requisite, a student must pass five Arabic courses with a minimum grade of "C". These five courses include:
Required Courses
- ARAB 2202 (Intermediate Arabic II)
- ARAB 3201 (Advanced Arabic I)
- ARAB 3202 (Advanced Arabic II)
**Important Note: Taking ARAB 3206 (Intensive Arabic II) is equivalent to ARAB 1203 (a prerequisite class for the minor) and ARAB 2202 and 3201 (required classes to complete the minor)
Group A (taught entirely in Arabic)
Select one of the following
- ARAB 4203 - Current Events in Arabic Media
- ARAB 3700 - Arabic Language Through Film
- ARAB 4200 - Modern Arabic Literature
- 3279 - Quranic Stories for Arabic Language Development
Group B (text in Arabic, taught in English)
- ARAB 2204 - Introduction to Quranic Arabic
Students interested in the Arabic minor should contact Munther Younes, may2@cornell.edu.