Arabic is spoken throughout the world as the first language of over 200 million people in northern Africa and the Middle East and as the official language of over 20 countries. It is the fifth most widely spoken global language. It plays a fundamental role in the practice of Islam as the language of the Holy Qur’ān. Arabic influences are found throughout the West, Africa, and Asia. As the Arabic and Islamic worlds attract international attention, demand grows for fluent speakers of Arabic in academia, international business, journalism, government agencies, and international non-governmental organizations.
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WHERE TO START
Department:
Department of African Cultural Studies
Advisor:
Andrew Bartsch, apbartsch@wisc.edu
Intro Class:
AFRICAN 321: First Semester Arabic
If you have background in Arabic, either through formal study, informal study, or as a heritage learner, contact the advisor listed above for placement information.
MAJOR
CERTIFICATES
RESIDENTIAL
Live with students who share similar interests in the Arabic language and culture at Baytunaa, the Arabic House in the International Learning Community.
SUMMER STUDY
Study Arabic during the summer in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI).
LANGUAGE TABLE
Contact Adeola Agoke, adeola.agoke@wisc.edu, for details.
اهلاً و سهلاً [Ahlaan w Shlaan]: "Welcome"