Two New Minors
Check out our new Minors in Arabic Studies and Middle East Studies!
Thinking about studying Arabic Studies at Dal?
Learn a global language through the Classics program.
About Arabic Studies
Studying Arabic at Dalhousie University means learning the official language of more than 20 countries from Africa and Asia, which have Modern Standard Arabic (or "literary Arabic," al-‘arabiyya al-fusha al-mu‘asira ) as a common feature in formal communication. Arabic Studies is administered by the Department of Classics.
Classes: Fall & Winter 2019-2020
Considering options for next year's courses? Get the latest information on classes in Arabic for the 2019-2020 year, including class schedules. There are some exciting new options! Don't forget to check out classes in Religious Studies and Classics, too.