# Arabic

- BA

- Major
- Minor

 

 

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Begin your journey to become an expert in Arabic, the fifth most spoken language on the planet, used by over 420 million people across North Africa and the Middle East and one of the official languages of the United Nations. At Montclair, the BA in Arabic invites you to explore this rich language and culture, and build the kind of skills employers want to see.

In the Arabic major, you’ll take language courses at any level, from beginner to heritage speaker. Then, choose electives in Arabic literature, translation, culture, and history to round out your studies and meet core requirements.

Want to live where the language lives? Montclair in Amman, Jordan gives you nine credits of immersive, faculty-led study abroad with cultural excursions to Petra, the Red Sea and more.

**Why Arabic?**

Arabic is one of the most sought after languages in the U.S and is categorized as a “critical language” by the U.S. State Department. Arabic speakers are in high demand, creating various scholarships for language study in the U.S. and overseas. The Middle East’s growing importance in international affairs has also led to an increased need for Arabic speakers, especially in the Western world, where there is a shortage of qualified persons who are fluent in the Arabic language and understand the culture. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/arabic-ba/#text).

 

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   Program Format On Campus Hybrid 

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In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs)

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###  Complement Your Degree

 

   Minor in Arabic    

 

The Minor in Arabic is an 18-credit program available to undergraduate students from any major. Students may take a combination of introductory and upper-level courses in the Arabic language, Arabic literature and culture, Study Abroad, and more.

[See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/arabic-minor/).

 



 

 

 

  

 



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