Arabic (Certificate)
A five-course program of study in Arabic as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the Arabic language, increased understanding and appreciation of Arabic and Middle Eastern (SWANA) cultures and greater knowledge of the countries where Arabic is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing.
Contact Information
Jodi Khater
World Languages & Cultures
jskhater@ncsu.edu
- A total of 15 semester hours is required. At least nine credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. NCSU Jordan: Qasid Arabic Institute summer study abroad program, the ) or approved non-NCSU study abroad programs.
Track 1
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLAR听101 | Beginning Arabic 101 | 3 |
| WLAR听102 | Beginning Arabic 102 | 3 |
| WLAR听201 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| WLAR听202 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Arabic for Professional Purposes | ||
| Media Arabic | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Track 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLAR听102 | Beginning Arabic 102 | 3 |
| WLAR听201 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| WLAR听202 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Advanced Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Arabic for Professional Purposes | ||
| Media Arabic | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Track 3
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLAR听201 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| WLAR听202 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Advanced Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Arabic for Professional Purposes | ||
| Media Arabic | ||
| Students who place into and successfully complete WLAR听201 will receive retroactive credit for WLAR听102. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- Students who place into WLAR 202 should consider pursuing the 听instead of the certificate.
- There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
- Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
- completion of the coursework noted above;
- a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements;
- an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements.