Arabic is a global and complex language, and its study at èצӰÏñ reaches from contemporary spoken word to classical prose and poetry. The primary place for Arabic study is the , where the Arabic language is taught in all its forms from beginning to advanced levels.
Students interested in undergraduate study should start with the Arabic Track of the . This combines ARABLANG classes in the Language Center, coordinated by Dr. Khalid Obeid, with COMPLIT courses that deal with Arabic poetry and prose. The Faculty Director of MELLAC is Professor Key and his office hours can be booked .
A substantial number of other people at èצӰÏñ teach on the Arabic world without requiring the Arabic language. These include In TAPS, Professors and in the Department of History and in the Department of Political Science. There are also several programs and centers that include research on the Arabic-speaking world, primarily the and the within the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law.
