This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2026-27.
Minor Requirements
The minor in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture consists of five courses, as described below.
Arabic Language
Four courses chosen from the list below:
- ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I
- ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II
- ARAB 301 - Advanced Arabic I
- ARAB 302 - Advanced Arabic II
- ARAB 315 - Classical Arabic of the Qur'an
- ARAB 401 - Topics in Arabic Language and Culture I
Elective
One course chosen from the list below:
- CORE C181 - Arabs
- CORE C183 - The Middle East
- HIST 105 - Introduction to the Modern Middle East
- MIST 210 - Arabic Literature in Translation
- MIST 215/POSC 215 - Comparative Politics: Middle East
- RELG 202 - Introduction to Islam
- An additional Arabic course chosen from the language list above
- An independent study in Arabic
GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 in the courses chosen to meet the minor requirements is necessary to satisfy the minor.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
For more information about the program, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the catalog page.