Today, at nearly 422 million speakers, Arabic is one of six official languages of the United Nations and the fifth most spoken language in the world. By learning Arabic, you unlock a world of career opportunities in a region with large market opportunities and high potential for rapid growth. Arabic is also an increasingly important language in global politics, government, business, engineering, humanitarian work, agriculture, and many other disciplines. Regardless of your academic interests or declared major, having Arabic language skills gives you that extra edge on the job market, bringing you closer to an international career. Our alumni currently work in the State Department and in American embassies in the Arab world. Learn more about our alumni.
Our Arabic program boasts world-class faculty who represent the diverse regions and dialects of the Arab world. Passionate about teaching the language and culture, our faculty go the extra mile to make classes both fun and educational. Our classes are tight-knit communities that students look forward to every day.
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| Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Interpreters & Translators |
| Administrative | Communication | Foreign Language |
| Multitasking | Leadership | Prioritizing |
| Time Management | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail |
| Speaking to groups | Writing Skills | Active Learning |
| Writing clearly | Reading/writing another language | Clarifying ideas |
| Reading critically | Understanding historical language change | Explaining complex concepts |
| Evaluating evidence | Interpreting data | Evaluating information |
| Working with original sources in many fields | Comparing translations interpretations | Gathering information |
| Compiling/recording data | Organizing materials/information | Summarizing ideas |
| Determining the needs of others | Evaluating results | Collaborating as part of a team |
| Interviewing non-judgmentally | Acknowledging value systems | Listening carefully |
| Establishing hypotheses | Designing instruments | Reporting and editing |
| Communicating between cultures | Reading for content and structure | Working with research subjects |
| Adapting to other cultures | Weighing values | Assessing needs |
| Language Fluency | Analytical/Critical Thinking | Basic Computer Skills |
| Attention to Detail | Written Communication | Coaching/Mentoring |
| Social Perceptiveness | Teaching/Instructing Others | Cultural Understanding |
| Expressing Ideas | Speaking Effectively | Flexibility/Adaptability |
