Arabic Language and Culture

Arabic is the spoken language of over 280 million people in 22 countries; it is one of the five official languages of the United Nations and is the religious language of over one billion Muslims. Arabic, the language of one of the major civilizations in history, was used to produce a wealth of important historical documents which include works in poetry, philosophy, history, science and theology. Presently, Arabic has taken center stage as a language which is critical to know. Unfortunately, the glaring deficit in competent Arabic language speakers in the United States is all too apparent and seriously impedes the United States’ ability to establish positive and informed relationships with the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. By taking Arabic at NC State, you can help change this.

The first and second semesters of Arabic (FLA 101 and 102) will satisfy the NC State University foreign language requirement. The third semester of Arabic (FLA 201) will satisfy the language requirement of the College of Humanities and Social Science, the College of Management, and the First Year College.

• Beginning Arabic I (FLA 101) 
• Beginning Arabic II (FLA 102) 
• Beginning Arabic Conversation Labs (FLA 103, FLA 104)
• Intermediate Arabic I (FLA 201)
• Intermediate Arabic II (FLA 202)
• Intermediate Arabic Conversation Labs (FLA 203, FLA 204)
• Advanced Intermediate Arabic I (FLA 301)
• Media Arabic (FLA 330)
• Modern Arabic Short Story (FLA 440)
• Senior Seminar (FL 492)
• Special Topics in Arabic for Advanced Students (FL 495)

• application submitted through the Common Application or the Coalition Application
• a non-refundable $100 application fee.  International applicants do not qualify for fee waivers.
• proof of English proficiency
• official secondary school transcripts and external examination results (Records not issued in English must be accompanied by an English translation that is certified by an appropriate school official, official translator, or U.S. embassy or consulate official.)
• Certificate of Financial Responsibility (only required for students needing F-1 and J-1 visas)
• online portfolio and essay (required for studio-based major programs)

Letters of Recommendation are not required and not recommended. The College Report, Secondary School Final Report, and Mid-term Report on the Common Application are not required and not recommended.

Once you submit your application, keep up with your application status through your wolfPAW account.  Also remember to frequently check your email for updates throughout the application process.

Students in the Arabic Language & Culture major are strongly encouraged to study in an approved Arabic language program in the Middle East, either during the summer or regular academic year. Courses taken while abroad generally meet Arabic degree requirements.