University of California, Berkeley College of Letters and Science 20 courses
Minor The Arabic minor introduces students to the language, peoples, cultures, and histories of the Arabic-speaking world. The minor develops the student's command of reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension in the Arabic language and may complement the student's intended major study. Students wishing to major in Arabic should see the major requirements in the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures major. Students minoring in Arabic must satisfy the lower division prerequisite requirements. Students may also take a language proficiency exam to waive the elementary and intermediate language courses. Please meet with the undergraduate major advisor to discuss course options or plan for study abroad. Declaring the Minor Students may declare the Arabic minor as soon as they begin their study at UC Berkeley. Please find the minor declaration form in the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Department or email the undergraduate major advisor. Students must declare the minor no later than the semester before their Expected Graduation Term (EGT) . Please see the L&S minor guidelines for more information. Other Majors and Minors offered by the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC) Department Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Major and Minor) Arabic (Minor) Hebrew (Minor) Persian (Minor) Turkish (Minor) Visit Department Website
Upper-Division: Core
Complete all of the following.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARABIC 100A | Advanced Arabic | 3 |
Upper-Division: Literature
Complete at least 2 of the following. Two Arabic literature courses are required. Only one colloquial course may be permitted.
Upper-Division: Culture & History
Complete at least 2 of the following. MELC courses 100-199
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASAMST 128AC | Muslims in America | 4 |
| ASAMST 132 | Islamophobia and Constructing Otherness | 4 |
| HISTART C121A | Topics in Islamic Art | 4 |
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