Arabic Language and Literature — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 84
- Degree
- bachelor
The Arabic Language and Literature study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 84 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAR200 | Advanced Arabic Language Skills | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses 63 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSSR101 | Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| HSSR103 | People, Places, and Society | 3 |
| ARB110 | Introduction to Syntax & Morphology | 3 |
| ARB120 | Arabic Rhetoric | 3 |
| ARB160 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ARB170 | Pre_Islamic Literature | 3 |
| ARB180 | Islamic & Umayyad Literature | 3 |
| ARB206 | Research Methods in Language & Literature | 3 |
| ARB210 | Arabic Phonetics | 3 |
| ARB211 | Arabic Syntax I | 3 |
| ARB230 | Traditional Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ARB250 | Abbasid Literature | 3 |
| ARB311 | Arabic Syntax II | 3 |
| ARB313 | Lexicology & Terminology | 3 |
| ARB321 | Semantics & Arabic Lexicology | 3 |
| ARB430 | Modern Literature Criticism | 3 |
| ARB444 | Modern Arabic Literature | 3 |
| ARB450 | Comparative Literature | 3 |
| ARB485 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
| ARB490 | Internship | 6 |
Electives 177 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science Elective | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth Elective | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics Elective | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children Elective | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| MSC235 | Principles of the Writing for Media Elective | 3 |
| CURR101 | Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education Elective | 3 |
| ARB220 | Prosody Elective | 3 |
| ARB260 | Emirati Literature Elective | 3 |
| ARB299 | Arabic Computational Linguistics Elective | 3 |
| ARB303 | Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Elective | 3 |
| ARB316 | Andalusian & Maghribi Literature Elective | 3 |
| ARB324 | Late Medieval Literature Elective | 3 |
| ARB401 | Philology Elective | 3 |
| ARB409 | Logic and Reasoning in Linguistics Elective | 3 |
| ARB106 | Professional Writing Elective | 3 |
| ARB204 | Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| ARB205 | Writing and Technology Elective | 3 |
| ARB306 | Writing for Children Elective | 3 |
| ARB404 | Writing for Theater and TV drama Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Arabic Language and Literature
How many credit hours is Arabic Language and Literature at United Arab Emirates University?
Arabic Language and Literature at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 84 courses.
How many years is Arabic Language and Literature at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Arabic Language and Literature spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Arabic Language and Literature award?
Arabic Language and Literature at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Arabic Language and Literature offered at other universities?
Yes, Arabic Language and Literature is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.