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Nov 27, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Arab Studies
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Associate Professor & Chair: Joubin
The Arab Studies Department adheres to the philosophy that the study of the Arabic language cannot be separated from the study of the rich Arabic culture.
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Language Placement
Students with background in Arabic prior to entering Davidson may take a placement test and oral examination in order to be placed at the appropriate level.
ARB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I satisfies the foreign language requirement
Prerequisites
Courses: ARB 101 , ARB 102 , ARB 201 , ARB 202 or the equivalent.
Study Abroad: Students are required to spend at least one summer and one semester on an accredited program in the Arab world. In individual cases, an intensive Middlebury program in the United States may fulfill this requirement. Students may count up to four approved courses from an accredited study abroad program toward their major.
Requirements
The major requires 11 courses, (12 if completing a thesis) as follows.
Arabic Courses
Select at least three of the following courses, all of which are taught in Arabic.
History, Society, & Cultures Courses
Select at least four of the following (or additional courses from the above listed Arabic courses).
Note: Upon approval, students may count other courses in literary and cultural studies towards the major if they clearly relate to the thesis project.
Methods Courses
Select at least one methods course from the department best suited to the intended thesis project.
Capstone/Thesis
Students completing a Capstone should enroll in CIS 495. Students completing a thesis must enroll in both courses.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Middle East Studies
Students should note as well the possibility of a focus on the Middle East through an interdisciplinary minor in Middle East Studies .
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