{"id":21948,"date":"2024-08-09T14:21:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/?page_id=21948"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:56:16","slug":"arabic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/arabic\/","title":{"rendered":"Arabic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Knowledge of the Arabic language and its many variations is a high-demand skill in today\u2019s global economy. It can be challenging, but it can also help you stand out from other job applicants since fewer students choose to study Arabic compared to other languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more than 20 countries in the Middle East and Africa where Arabic is the national language, and there are different styles and variations in the language across the region. Gaining proficiency in one style can help you learn other related dialects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original language of the Koran is Arabic, and Islam is the second largest religion world-wide. Arabic language skills provide an opportunity to read and interpret the Koran in its source language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWM students can take up to six semesters of Arabic language. Completing all six semesters plus one additional Arabic culture course or study abroad will earn a student a minor in Arabic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, students can take just a few semesters of Arabic to satisfy their world language requirement or to explore the language for career growth or personal enrichment. The choice is yours on how you would like to incorporate Arabic courses into your educational plans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arabic Contacts<\/div>

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)<\/h2>\r\n

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at\u00a0let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-7711<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Current Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\r\n

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at\u00a0ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-4654<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

\r\n\r\n Specific questions about Arabic, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, \r\n\r\nlanguage course placement, etc., should be directed to WLC-advisor@uwm.edu<\/a>. \r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n