
العربية • Arabic
Learning Arabic opens doors to an incredibly rich cultural heritage spanning centuries, allowing individuals to delve into the literature, poetry, and art of the Arab world. Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people worldwide, providing opportunities for meaningful communication and cultural exchange with diverse communities. Acquiring proficiency in Arabic enhances career prospects, particularly in fields such as diplomacy, international relations, journalism, and translation, as it is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Overall, learning Arabic not only facilitates personal growth but also fosters a deeper understanding of the Arab world and its contributions to global society.
Why Learn Arabic?
Advising
For questions relating to Arabic courses or advising guidance, please contact:
Dr. Elizabeth M. BergmanArabic Program Coordinator
Irvin Hall 150
(513) 529-1849
Course Placement
If this is a new language for you (i.e., no prior experience in this language), students should enroll in Arabic 101 and do not need to take a placement exam or advisement evaluation.
If you have had previous experience or education in this language, please talk to the language advisor prior to enrolling in a language course. The language advisor would be able to interview briefly and recommend a best placement based on your written, spoken, listening, literary, and cultural competence.
If you cannot talk with the language advisor before enrolling, general guidelines for enrolling in Arabic courses can be found on Miami's Foreign Language Placement test web site. Please read the instructions on this site carefully, select Arabic, and read the guidelines for a general placement recommendation.
Contact the Department

Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Irvin Hall 172
400 East Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056-3645
United States
(513) 529-2526
General Inquiries: gramelac@MiamiOH.edu