Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrated written and oral mastery of the Arabic language
2.
Demonstrated knowledge of other Arabic dialects such as Iraqi, Egyptian, etc.
3.
Demonstrated specific skills and expertise, including research, analysis, and writing
4.
Ability to read texts in Arabic, and to analyze the language and cultural context
5.
Identification, evaluation, and analysis of historical monuments, time periods, vocabulary, concepts, and historical figures
Entry to the Major
Transfer Students
Transfer applicants to the Arabic major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: one year of Arabic.
Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.
Major Requirements
Preparation for the Major
Complete seven courses as follows:
ARABIC 1A - Elementary Standard ArabicARABIC 1B - Elementary Standard ArabicARABIC 1C - Elementary Standard ArabicISLM ST M20 - Introduction to IslamNR EAST M20 - Visible Language: Study of WritingNR EAST 65 - Global Time Travel
History 9D or Middle Eastern Studies M50CW
The Major
Complete 11 courses as follows:
Arabic
Select one option from:
Intermediate Standard Arabic
Summer Intensive Intermediate Arabic
Arabic or Islamic Studies
Complete two courses form Arabic or Islamic studies.
Electives
Select six courses from:
ANTHRO M166Q - Culture Area of Maghrib (North Africa)ARABIC 103A - Advanced ArabicARABIC 103B - Advanced ArabicARABIC 103C - Advanced ArabicARABIC CM106 - Qur'anARABIC M107 - Islam in WestARABIC M110 - One Thousand and One Nights/Alf Layla Wa-LaylaARABIC 111A - Elementary Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 111B - Elementary Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 111C - Elementary Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 112A - Advanced Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 112B - Advanced Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 112C - Advanced Spoken Egyptian ArabicARABIC 115 - Studies in Arabic DialectologyARABIC 120 - Islamic TextsARABIC M123 - Oral Literature and Performance of Arab WorldARABIC 130 - Classical Arabic TextsARABIC 132 - Philosophical and Kalam TextsARABIC 140 - Readings in Modern Standard ArabicARABIC C141 - Modern Arabic LiteratureARABIC 142 - Arabic MediaARABIC M148 - Contemporary Arab Film and SongARABIC 150 - Classical Arabic Literature in EnglishARABIC M151 - Modern Arabic Literature in EnglishARABIC M155 - Al-Andalus: Literature of Islamic SpainARABIC M171 - Culture Area of Maghrib (North Africa)ARABIC 177 - Variable Topics in ArabicARABIC 180 - Linguistics Analysis of ArabicARABIC 181 - Translating ArabicART HIS 119A - Western Islamic ArtART HIS 119B - Eastern Islamic ArtART HIS C120 - Selected Topics in Islamic ArtCOM LIT 100 - Introduction to Literary and Critical TheoryHIST 105A - Survey of Middle East, 500 to Present: 500 to 1300HIST 105B - Survey of Middle East, 500 to Present: 1300 to 1700HIST 105C - Survey of Middle East, 500 to Present: 1700 to PresentHIST M106 - Premodern IslamHIST 108B - History of Islamic IberiaHIST 111A - Topics in Middle Eastern History: PremodernHIST 111B - Topics in Middle Eastern History: Early ModernHIST 111C - Topics in Middle Eastern History: ModernISLM ST CM107 - Islam in WestISLM ST M111 - Introduction to Islamic ArchaeologyISLM ST M112 - Archaeology and Art of Christian and Islamic EgyptISLM ST CM115 - Islam and Other ReligionsISLM ST 130 - Shi'a in Islamic HistoryISLM ST C151 - Islamic ThoughtPOL SCI 132A - International Relations of Middle EastPOL SCI M132B - International Relations of Middle EastPOL SCI 157 - Government and Politics in the Middle EastPOL SCI 165 - Islam and Politics
Policies
The Major Policies
No more than two upper-division 4-unit independent study or directed research courses (197, 199) may be applied toward the major. Other courses, including extra-departmental courses, may be applied with consent of the adviser.