Arabic Courses

Increase your knowledge of this critical region on campus and beyond while making a valuable addition to your degree. Arabic courses are offered in Fall and Spring semesters both online and in person.

Students can take Arabic courses to count toward their language requirements for the B.A., pursue a minor in Middle East Studies or a secondary major in International and Area Studies.
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Courses

Spring 2026 Line Schedule Fall 2026 Line Schedule

ARAB 101 - Arabic I

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In-person and online

Fall 2026 & SPRING 2027: The aim of the first half of this course is to learn the shapes and sounds of Arabic letters and vowels and develop the ability to write and read words and numbers. The second half of the course focuses on introducing basics in Arabic grammar essential to compose short, common phrases for communication. Sets of vocabulary that include pronouns, verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions and question words will be covered that enable construction of short, meaningful phrases and sentences in oral and written communications.

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ARAB 102 - Arabic II

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In-person and online

SPRING 2027: This intermediate Arabic course focuses on developing skills in text reading, understanding written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic and in writing and speaking more complex sentences. Emphasis will be on memorizing current usage vocabulary, and understanding details of the principal grammatical rule communications. used in formal.

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ARAB 201 - Arabic III

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In-person and online

Fall 2026: The aim of this course is to further advance the reading and listening comprehension and expand the capacity to communicate through speaking and writing in Arabic. Through the acquisition of much of much more Arabic vocabulary and their other related derived words and utilizing them in grammatically correct context.

  • Counts toward:
    • K-State Core #6 - Arts & Humanities or K-State Core #7 - Free Electives
    • BA Language Requirement (pre-req for option 1), Restricted Electives: Arts & Humanities requirement
    • International Area Studies Secondary Major

ARAB 301 - Arabic IV

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In-person and online

SPRING 2027: Arabic 4 focuses on further advancing communications skills in Arabic language through reading and listening comprehension and conveying information through speaking and writing. About 1500 new words in formal Arabic will be studied to add to the vocabulary inventory already acquired in previous courses. Students will rely increasingly on their cumulated learning to translate reading and listening passages and ask, answer and express thoughts in Arabic. In addition, various aspects of the Arabic and Islamic cultures and traditions will be mentioned in relevance to the language topics covered in the course. This advanced course focuses on the ability to communicate confidently and gain more understanding of the different cultures and practice within the region of the Middle East.

ARAB 540

Middle East Studies

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NEW FALL 2026: This course offers a comprehensive study of the Middle East, exploring its languages, cultures, histories, and civilizations. Students will examine the region’s geographic influences, the rise and legacy of major empires, and the cultural and religious traditions that shape its identity today. Through reading, discussions, maps, multimedia sources, students will gain a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the Middle East as a vital crossroads of human civilization. Key topics include ancient Mesopotamia, the Islamic Golden Age, trade routes and empires, colonialism and modern state formation, cultural and linguistic diversity.

NOTE: Course taught in English, no pre requisite in the Arabic language needed.