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 |
| Administrative | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail |
| Time Management | Writing Skills | Active Learning |
| Speaking to groups | Reading/writing another language | Clarifying ideas |
| Writing clearly | Understanding historical language change | Explaining complex concepts |
| Reading critically | Interpreting data | Evaluating informationEvaluating evidence |
| Evaluating evidence | Comparing translations interpretations | Gathering information |
| Working with original sources in many fields | Organizing materials/information | Summarizing ideas |
| Compiling/recording data | Evaluating results | Collaborating as part of a team |
| Determining the needs of others | Acknowledging value systems | Listening carefully |
| Interviewing non-judgmentally | Designing instruments | Reporting and editing |
| Establishing hypotheses | Reading for content and structure | Working with research subjects |
| Communicating between cultures | Understanding cultural diversity | Assessing needs |
| Adapting to other cultures | Weighing values | Basic Computer Skills |
| Language Fluency | Analytical/Critical Thinking | Coaching/Mentoring |
| Attention to Detail | Written Communication | Cultural Understanding |
| Social Perceptiveness | Teaching/Instructing Others | Flexibility/Adaptability |
| Expressing Ideas | Speaking Effectively |
