Why Study Arabic?
- “The Department of Defense and other government agencies, businesses and other educational institutions have all expressed the need for more attention in this area.”
– “Motivation of American College Students to Study Arabic” - “Through your study of Arabic, you will pick up knowledge of Islamic traditions and beliefs that will allow you to become a more effective intercultural communicator and develop stronger relationships.”
– “Seven Reasons Why Now is the Time to Learn Arabic” - “There are about 350 million Arabic speakers today, making it the fifth most-commonly spoken language in the world.”
– “Arabic Language Studies Booming in the US”
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Experience Arabic Culture & Language Abroad
The Department of World Languages encourages students who wish to acquire proficiency at a “professional” level to spend time in a region whose language they are studying. Programs available through the Office of Global Learning Opportunities give students a chance to master a language and learn more about culture and customs, often while studying at foreign universities and living with local families.