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Minor Code - U140
The minor in Arabic Studies is an interdisciplinary program recognizing students’ successful completion of coursework focusing on the language, culture, history, politics, and economies of the Middle East.
To be eligible to declare the minor, students must have completed ARBC 203. Students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.25 in the coursework applied toward the minor. At least six hours must be taken in residence at WVU.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Select three of the following: | ||
| Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic 2 | ||
| Arabic Conversation 1 | ||
| Arabic Conversation 2 | ||
| Advanced Arabic Structure | ||
| Readings in Arabic | ||
| Literature and Culture | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Modern Arabic Literature | ||
| Arab Women Writers | ||
| Area Electives | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Geography of the Middle East | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| History and Practice of Islam | ||
An additional ARBC course above ARBC 204, excluding those counted toward the 9 hours of core courses above. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |