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 Arabic Studies


Department of Arabic Studies
School of Humanities and Social Science

Professors: N. Hanna (Chair), M. Al-Musawi, B. O'Kane, M. El Rabie, H. Sakkout , G. Scanlon, M. Serag.
Associate Professors: E. Fernandez, H. Lutfi, S. Mehrez, A. Salem, E. Sartain.
Assistant Professors: C. Burt, S. Sears.

Master of Arts

The student may choose one of the following areas of specialization:

    1. Arabic Language and Literature
    2. Islamic Art and Architecture
    3. Middle Eastern History

Courses
The student must take a minimum of eight courses in his/her area of specialization. These must include:

  • For Arabic Language and Literature specialization: either ARBS 504  or ARBS 507 or ARBS 508
  • For Islamic Art and Architecture specialization: either ARBS 572 or ARBS 573
  • For Middle Eastern History specialization: either ARBS 530 or ARBS 542 or ARBS 543

A maximum of two 400-level courses may be taken as part of the M.A. program.

300 and 400 level courses may be taken at the 500 level in which case extra readings    and research will be required of the graduate student. See below ARBS 510-511, ARBS 512-513, ARBS 521-522, ARBS 560-561, ARBS 575-576.

Subject to departmental approval, up to two courses may be taken outside the area of specialization.

Language

To be eligible for the master of arts degree in Arabic  Studies the student must reach an acceptable level of proficiency in advanced literary Arabic as established by examinations. The student whose degree concentration is Arabic language and literature is expected to go beyond this minimum requirement. The student whose degree concentration is Islamic Art & Architecture is expected to attain the equivalence of ALNG 201 by test. To be eligible for the degree of master of arts in Arabic studies, the student must also demonstrate through examination a reading knowledge of at least one major language other than English, preferably French or German. If the student's research can be performed successfully without knowledge of a third language, the department may exempt the student from this requirement.

Thesis

A thesis is required in all three branches of the master of arts in Arabic studies. The thesis must be written in English and submitted in accordance with university regulations.

Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies

This diploma is intended to provide basic knowledge of Islam and Islamic institutions and thought, particularly for students who have not specialized in Islamic studies at undergraduate level. Full-time students are expected to finish the program in two semesters. Extra time must be allowed for prerequisite courses and Arabic language courses if required.

Admission

The applicant must satisfy the university's general requirements for graduate admission. For details, refer to the "Admissions" section of the catalog. Prerequisite courses may be assigned, depending on the applicant's academic background.

Language

To qualify for the diploma, each candidate must demonstrate proficiency in classical Arabic at the intermediate level (ALNG 202 or its equivalent). It is preferable that the student reach the required level of Arabic proficiency before the beginning of the course work.

Courses

A minimum of six courses are required for the diploma.

All students must take the following:

ARBS

435

Studies in the QurŽan

 

439

Islamic Law

 

451

Islamic Institutions

 

527

Seminar: Selected Topics in Islamic Studies

 


Two or more additional courses are to be selected from the following:

ARBS

404

Sira, Tafsir and Hadith

 

440

Arabic Historical Literature

ARBS/HIST

454

Modern Movements in Islam

HIST

460

 Selected Topics in Middle Eastern History, 600-1800 A.D

ARBS/HIST

463

Selected Topics in the History of Islamic Thought and Institutions

 


Any 400-level course in Islamic Art and Architecture provided that its prerequisite courses have been taken.
 

ARBS

521-522

Special Studies in Islamic Thought and Institutions

 

530

Seminar on a Selected Topic in Medieval Arab/Islamic History, 600-1800 A.D.

 

580

Independent Study and Readings

 

 

Arabic Studies Courses (ARBS)

 CourseNum CourseTitle

504

Seminar on a Selected Work or Author in Classical Arabic Literature

507

Seminar on Modern Arabic Literature

508

Seminar on Modern Arabic Literature

510

Special Studies in Classical Arabic Literature

511

Special Studies in Classical Arabic Literature

512

Special Studies in Modern Arabic Literature

513

Special Studies in Modern Arabic Literature

514

Bibliography and Manuscript Study

521

Special Studies in Islamic Thought and Institutions

522

Special Studies in Islamic Thought and Institutions

527

Seminar: Selected Topics in Islamic Studies

530

Seminar on a Selected Topic in Medieval Arab/Islamic History, 600-1800 A.D. (3 cr.)

542

Seminar on the Nineteenth - Century Middle East

543

Seminar on the Twentieth - Century Middle East

560

Special Studies in Middle Eastern History

561

Special Studies in Middle Eastern History

572

Fieldwork in Islamic Architecture

573

Seminar on the Architecture of a Selected Period

575

Special Studies in Islamic Art and Architecture

576

Special Studies in Islamic Art and Architecture

580

Independent Study and Readings

588

Comprehensives

599

Research Guidance and Thesis

 

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