College of Sciences and HumanitiesDepartment of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls
About This Program
The Arabic minor introduces learners to Modern Standard Arabic and other dialects, histories, religions and cultures of Arab societies. Students develop linguistic and cultural competencies through an outcome-based curriculum. In accordance with their interests and career-, social- or academic- goals, students choose from the Arabic language and related courses from other disciplines such as political science, history, geography, business and translation studies.
Contact Information
Program Delivery
The Arabic minor is not accepting students at this time.
Admission Requirements
The Arabic minor is not accepting students at this time.
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
Admission Requirements
The Arabic minor is not accepting students at this time.
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary - Minors | Minimum Minor GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
| 2.000 | 2.000 |
- Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
- Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
- Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Notes
- Students are strongly encouraged to participate in short-term, semester-long or year-long study abroad programs in an Arabic-speaking country.
- Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis. Students should meet with their faculty advisor for Arabic each term.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Investigate, explain and reflect on Arabic cultures, values and perspectives.
- Interpret, analyze and express opinions about texts and audio-visual materials in Arabic.
- Communicate appropriately in Arabic in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes.
- Exhibit a fundamental understanding of modern Arab societies, language, dialects, histories, religions and cultures.
- Extend their studies of Arabic formally or independently for enjoyment, enrichment and professional advancement.
