The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University offers two minors in Arabic.
Requirements vary somewhat from one WMU undergraduate catalog to the next. No student may graduate under a catalog that is more than 10 years old.
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is obtained will be counted toward an Arabic minor.
Advising
We encourage you to make an appointment with an advisor of Arabic if you have any questions about your Arabic studies. As a minor, plan to meet each semester with your advisor of Arabic as well as your curriculum advisor, typically in the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Education and Human Development.
Tutoring
Fall 2018 tutoring information
Placement
Follow the placement guidelines to determine an appropriate course for your language studies.
Courses
Arabic courses
Courses in English about Arabic language and culture:
- Life and Culture of the Arabs (ARAB 2750)
- World Literature in English Translation: Views of Humanity (LANG 3750)
Student Success Resources
Student Success Services aims to help you attain continued success throughout your academic career. Multiple resources are available on campus to support you in this pursuit.
Arabic online
Arabic online links to full instructional units on Arabic and Egyptian cultures offering authentic texts and audio/video excerpts with self-graded comprehension questions. The materials are free to use and no registration is needed.
Study abroad
The department offers a study abroad program for Arabic studies. If you desire to earn Arabic credits through participation in a study abroad program contact Dr. Mustafa Mughazy. A program must be approved before it is undertaken.