Arabic Language — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Arabic Language study plan at Shaqra University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 1221 | History of Grammar | 2 |
| ARB 1241 | History of Rhetoric | 2 |
| ARB 1271 | Texts from Pre-Islamic Literature | 2 |
| ARB 1281 | Reading Skills | 2 |
| ARB 1282 | Writing Skills 1 | 2 |
| ARB 1351 | Pre-Islamic Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | English Language | 3 |
| SLM 1201 | Principles of Islam | 2 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 1272 | Texts from Islamic and Umayyad Literature | 2 |
| ARB 1283 | Writing Skills 2 | 2 |
| ARB 1284 | Linguistic and Literary Library | 2 |
| ARB 1322 | Grammar 1 | 3 |
| ARB 1352 | Early Islamic and Umayyad Literature | 3 |
| CIT 1301 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| SLM 1202 | Social Values in Islam | 2 |
Level 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 2211 | Lexicology | 2 |
| ARB 2212 | Philology | 2 |
| ARB 2231 | Morphology 1 | 2 |
| ARB 2273 | Texts from Abbasid Literature | 2 |
| ARB 2291 | Prosody and Rhyme 1 | 2 |
| ARB 2323 | Grammar 2 | 3 |
| ARB 2353 | Abbasid Literature | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 2213 | Phonetics | 2 |
| ARB 2232 | Morphology 2 | 2 |
| ARB 2274 | Texts from Andalusian Literature | 2 |
| ARB 2292 | Prosody and Rhyme 2 | 2 |
| ARB 2324 | Grammar 3 | 3 |
| ARB 2342 | Rhetoric 1 | 3 |
| ARB 2354 | Andalusian Literature | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 3214 | Quranic Readings and Dialects | 2 |
| ARB 3325 | Grammar 4 | 3 |
| ARB 3233 | Morphology 3 | 2 |
| ARB 3343 | Semantics (Bayan) | 3 |
| ARB 3355 | Literature of Successive Dynasties | 3 |
| ARB 3275 | Texts from Literature of Successive Dynasties | 2 |
| ARB 3285 | Speaking and Listening Skills | 2 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 3326 | Grammar 5 | 3 |
| ARB 3234 | Morphology 4 | 2 |
| ARB 3244 | Semantics 1 (Maani) | 2 |
| ARB 3356 | Modern Literature | 3 |
| ARB 3361 | Classical Arabic Criticism | 3 |
| ARB 3276 | Texts from Modern Literature | 2 |
| ARB 3286 | Principles of Linguistic and Literary Research | 2 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 4215 | Semantics (Dalala) | 2 |
| ARB 4216 | Applied Linguistics | 2 |
| ARB 4327 | Grammar 6 | 3 |
| ARB 4245 | Semantics 2 (Maani) | 2 |
| ARB 4258 | Saudi Literature | 2 |
| ARB 4362 | Modern Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ARB 4263 | Discourse Analysis | 2 |
| ARB 4187 | Graduation Project | 1 |
Level 8 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 4699 | Cooperative Training | 6 |
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
How many credit hours is Arabic Language at Shaqra University?
Arabic Language at Shaqra University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Arabic Language at Shaqra University?
The study plan for Arabic Language spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Arabic Language award?
Arabic Language at Shaqra University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Arabic Language offered at other universities?
Yes, Arabic Language is offered at at least 11 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.