ARAB-Minor - Arabic Studies Minor

The languages and cultures program combines general education, professional education, and language-specific courses with multiple field experiences in diverse communities. The Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures prepares students for teaching, graduate study in languages and cultures, research, professional work, as well as service in government, nonprofits, or business. Our graduates are particularly valued for their multilingual and cross-cultural knowledge. B.A. in Languages and Cultures curriculum allows students to focus on either one or two foreign languages, including the option to combine their major with other disciplines as they work with advisers to plan for their future careers. The course work leads majors to explore cultural traditions and historical developments in various parts of the world, and to pursue applied vocabulary and practices that they can use in real-world situations locally, nationally, and globally. Special effort is made to develop intercultural communication competence. All our majors are strongly encouraged to complete a minor or a second major in another field.

Communication (Communicate in Languages Other Than English)

Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information,
express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a
variety of topics.
Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of
listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

Cultures (Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures)

Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between
the products and perspectives of the culture studied.

Connections (Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information)

Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines
through the foreign language.
Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive
viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures.

Comparisons (Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture)

Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language
through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture
through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

Communities (Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World)

Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life‐long learners by using the
language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.