Arabic Studies
Arabic Studies at the University of Maryland offers a multidimensional education in Arabic language and culture, tailored for diverse populations of students, while also preparing them for a variety of careers on the global market.
Prospective Students
Undergraduate Degrees in Arabic Studies
The Arabic program offers both a B.A. and a minor. Find out more about our degree offerings on our Major and Minor pages.
Current Students
Arabic Summer Language Institute
The Arabic Summer Language Institute is integral to the Arabic program.
Our Faculty
Faculty and Staff
Learn more about Arabic program faculty and staff
About The Arabic Program
Advising and Courses
Advising
The Arabic Program undergraduate advisor is available for consultation about any aspect of your study of Arabic. We recommend that every Arabic major confer with the program advisor at registration time each semester.
For Arabic advising, email Ahmed Hanafy | 3138 H.J. Patterson Hall | ahmeda@umd.edu
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Office of Student Affairs provides college advising for all ARHU undergraduates in 1120 Francis Scott Key Hall.
Courses
See the Undergraduate Catalog for a full list of our course offerings and Testudo for our current courses.
Beyond the Classroom
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Program Director
Peter Glanville
Associate Professor, Associate Director for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Associate Professor, Arabic
3126 H.J. Patterson Hall
College Park
MD,
20742
Program Advisor
Ahmed Hanafy
Senior Lecturer, Faculty Language Partner Program Coordinator, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Arabic
3141 H.J. Patterson Hall
College Park
MD,
20742