BA in Arabic Studies in Washington D.C. United States | American University

The Arabic Program provides courses at various skill levels, from beginner to advanced, along with specialized classes exploring important themes, works, and personalities from both contemporary and historical Arab societies. Our objective is to develop students' abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Arabic. Recognizing that language embodies culture, we also foster cultural understanding. This is accomplished through engaging activities featuring authentic cultural materials and employing diverse educational resources and technologies. Classroom interactions frequently occur in Arabic. While Modern Standard Arabic remains our core focus, we incorporate colloquial Arabic (either Levantine or Egyptian dialects) in skill-based courses to enhance students' conversational versatility.