Course Information
The typical student will begin with 101 (first semester Arabic) and progress to third semester Arabic (201) to complete the Core Curriculum requirement. Students with a strong background in Arabic (having studied it previously or learned it in a non-academic setting) may be able to skip 101, and begin with 102 (second semester Arabic). Anyone who has completed Arabic 102 at a college or university may satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement by taking only Arabic 201.
We offer very advanced students the opportunity of taking the Competency Exam in lieu of 201.
Below are the approved courses offered by the Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures for Arabic. Not all courses will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester. Please check the Language Placement Guide before enrolling in your first Arabic studies class at USD or elsewhere.