Office of Study Abroad

Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture

Brandeis has many options for those wishing to study Arabic internationally. Many students interested in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture choose to study in the Middle East or the MENA region to embrace cross-cultural opportunities and practice their language skills in day-to-day life. This page provides more information on choosing a study abroad opportunity related to your minor in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture.

Sample of Approved Programs

• American University of Cairo (Exchange) - Cairo, Egypt
• Intensive Arabic Language in Amman (CET) - Amman, Jordan
• Language and Area Studies in Rabat (IES) - Rabat, Morocco
• Arabic Language and Culture Program at the University of Haifa - Haifa, Israel

For more details on these and other programs for Arabic minors, visit the Brandeis Approved Programs List. You can also filter options or search for unique program traits like internships or research. Additional programs might have acceptable coursework, but this list shows the primary locations where ALLC courses may be available.

Study Abroad Liaison

To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture here.

Receiving Credit in Arabic 

Students wishing to receive credit in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture for coursework done off-campus during the academic year should discuss these plans with the Study Abroad Liaison. All students as part of their application process for either a summer or semester term abroad will be required to have a course proposal reviewed by the department if they wish to receive credit in that major/minor. For the semester, this is an initial conversation and students should continue to discuss plans with the department as they have more course information (syllabi, etc.). For the summer, courses are pre-approved. Upon return, semester students should complete the Petition to Request Substitution for a Requirement form for final and formal review.