Arabic

A minor in Arabic introduces students to the Arab world through learning the Arabic language. Arabic classes at ODU allow the students to explore authentic Arabic texts dealing with Middle Eastern literature, history, media, and politics of the region through the language spoken by its peoples. Starting from learning the alphabet in the beginner's classes to more advanced Arabic classes that introduce the students to the area through authentic texts. Both Modern Standard Arabic and dialect are introduced in these classes to equip the students with adequate linguistic background to use in their careers or academic pursuits.

• Prepares students to read authentic materials on the internet written by native speakers.
• Equips students with adequate knowledge to analyze modern Arabic scripts, poetry, and religious texts.
• Provides students with authentic Arabic experience through exploring its culture and values.
• Sets the foundation for strong translation abilities from Arabic to English and vis versa.
• Allows the students to communicate in both MSA and the Levantine dialect in classes to better prepare them to real life situations of speaking the language with native speakers in the Arab world.
• Reaches out to native Arabic students on campus to enrich the students' language and cultural experience.
• Provides students enhanced opportunities for employment in NGOs and government-related jobs.
• Students also have access to the Language Learning Center as a resource