Welcome!
Welcome to the Arabic Program of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Texas at Arlington! Part of the Critical Languages and International Studies section, our mission is to promote global competence through the study of the language, literature, and culture of the Arabic-speaking world.
Arabic is the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world with over 300 million native speakers who are spread across more than 20 countries. Arabic is the liturgical language of Islam, the faith of over one billion followers who know Arabic as a first or second language. As one of the official languages of the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, and the African Union, Arabic is a global language at the forefront of transnational diplomacy and commerce. The high demand and low supply of Arabic speakers in the West increases job opportunities in a variety of fields. Moreover, the U.S. government has designated Arabic as a language of strategic importance, which means that more opportunities for financial support are available for Arabic students.
Our innovative curriculum is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and heritage speakers of Arabic who grew up with Arabic at home. Through experiential learning in language classes, as well as in more advanced courses in literature, culture, and localization and translation, we train our students to be translingual and transcultural. In addition to linguistic and cultural competence, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.
Arabic graduates are prepared for job opportunities in a wide range of fields:
- The language services industry (localization and translation)
- Education
- Research
- Writing, publishing, and the media
- Health, legal, and social services
- Business
- Government
- International relations
- The cultural heritage sector: museums, libraries, and archives
Explore Arabic at UTA!—العربية لغة المستقبل