Arabic Program
Why Study Arabic?
The Arab World consists of 25 countries and territories with a combined population of 358 million people straddling North Africa and Western Asia.
Today, an estimated 3.5 million Arabs and Arab Americans live in the United States. About one in four Iraqi refugees arriving in the U.S. comes to San Diego County.
You will learn basic Arabic, then move to Intermediate and, finally, to reading and writing the language through advanced Arabic.
You will learn spoken vocabulary recognition, techniques for independent learning, and experience first-hand, immersion opportunities in Middle-Eastern cultural settings through field trips.
You will learn colloquial/dialectical Arabic phrases helpful for everyday use, and for communicating the truths of the Bible.
You will experience both the richness, and intended context of the Bible in its original language, and you will listen to and comprehend basic oral exchanges that pertain primarily to spontaneous face-to-face conversations.
Students desiring to enroll in Arabic should do so during their freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete the requirements for general education (B.A. degree) if one starts in the senior year. Students with any previous training in Arabic should consult with the department to confirm placement.
