Arabic Language and Literature

Liberal Arts • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the Arabic language. Includes instruction in philology; Classical Arabic; Modern Standard Arabic; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Numbers at a glance

542nd
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
29
Colleges offer it
153
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
78
Women
75
As a Minor

Arabic Language and Literature is relatively popular as a minor/second major with 63 people graduating with it as a minor in academic year 2018-19.

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O's Insights on Arabic Language and Literature

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 80% of graduates come from public universities.