Arabic Language and Studies
Convener: Dr Abdul-Samad Abdullah
Arabic is spoken by more than 200 million people around the world. The increasing trade and diplomatic exchanges between Australia and the Arabic-speaking world makes it important for students wishing to pursue a career in these areas to acquire the language and understand its cultures. The acquisition of Arabic language is also highly desirable for a general understanding of the Islamic world.
Students who specialise in Arabic studies develop transferable skills that will enhance their career options. Alternatively, they are able to expand on their interest and knowledge through an articulated structure of higher degree study options at the University of Melbourne.
Arabic language classes cater for a range of competencies, from beginners level, for students with little or no knowledge of Arabic to more advanced levels, for students with some prior knowledge of the language. Students of Arabic studies will receive a comprehensive grounding in important areas of Arabic language, society and culture.
Graduates majoring in Arabic studies have found employment in teaching, translation, journalism, research and in various areas of the public service, commerce and in professions serving the large Arab community in Australia.
Ways to Study Arabic
- A major in a Bachelor of Arts
- Diploma of Modern Languages
- Elective subjects within your course
- An Honours program in Arabic studies can lead to MA or PhD degrees.
- At the Postgraduate level, Arabic Studies offer courses for:
- Community Access Program
- Elective subjects within your course
Credit for Overseas Study
Please note that not all exchange programs are valid for credit. Please check this before leaving for overseas study. Also, all overseas study is subject to DFAT warnings.
Students may be allowed to take language courses outside the Program at Melbourne University, but the total weight of these courses should not be in excess of the total weight of the languages courses taken within the Arabic program. For further information please contact Dr Abdul Samad Abdullah by email, abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au
Arabic LOTE Accreditation Examination
The Institute holds examinations for LOTE accreditation for prospective teachers of Arabic in the first or second week of January and June each year. The examination consists of written and oral components. Further information on how to apply, dates and fees for 2007 can be found here.
Arabic Studies Subjects
Language Subjects
- 110-170 Arabic 1A
- 110-171 Arabic 1A-Conversation
- 110-172 Arabic 1B
- 110-173 Arabic 1B-Conversation
- 110-006 Arabic 2A
- 110-007 Arabic 2A-Conversation
- 110-008 Arabic 2B
- 110-009 Arabic 2B-Conversation
- 110-010 Arabic 3A
- 110-011 Arabic 3B
- 110-410 Arabic 4A
- 110-411 Arabic 4B
- 110-412 Arabic 5A
- 110-413 Arabic 5B
First and Second Year Subjects
- 110-089 Understanding the Muslim World (Semester 1)
Second and Third Year Subjects
- 110-091 Islam and Political Movements (Semester 2)
- 110-210 Muslim Philosophy and Thought (Semester 1)
- 110-211 Introduction to the Qur'an (Not offered)
- 110-222 Islam and Human Rights (Semester 2)
- 110-223 Islam in the West (Not offered)
- 110-224 Islamic Mysticism (Sufism) (Not offered)
- 110-230 Travel and Migration in Islam (Not offered)
- 110-231 Muslim Women and Islamic Feminism (Semester 2)
- 131-066 The Modern Middle East (Semester 1)
- 131-211 The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Semester 2)
Third and Fourth Year Subjects
Staff in Arabic Program
| Name | Room | Telephone | Email address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Saeed | 209 | 834 46861 | a.saeed@unimelb.edu.au |
| Abdul-Samad Abdullah (Convenor) | 217 | 834 45672 | abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au |
| Muhammad Kamal | 218 | 834 48197 | muhammad@unimelb.edu.au |
Sessional Staff
Khalaf Greis, Nicole Moussi, Redha Ameur [Tutors room: Rm. 230 | Telephone: 834 48896]