Arabic

The Arabic program at the University of St. Thomas:

• Offers elementary and intermediate courses in Modern Standard Arabic.
• Teaches the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading.
• Enhances classroom instruction with video, audio and interactive computer technology.
• Supports a variety of study abroad programs in the Arabic-speaking world (for more details, check out www.stthomas.edu/studyabroad)

Instructor

Hisham Khalek is an Arab American born in Mount Lebanon. He holds an M.A. in political science and a Ph.D. in comparative education from the University of Minnesota (pending). Hisham Khalek is the author of Exploring Arabic textbook and supplements.

Did You Know?

• Arabic is spoken in 22 Arab nations, by almost 300 million people!
• Arabic is the language of the Qur’an, the holy book of about one billion Muslims.
• Arabic is one of the official languages of the United Nations.

Student comments on the Arabic courses at UST

• “Arabic enhanced my knowledge of the culture and life of the Arab people.”
• “Arabic is a great class. I have learned about the Middle East culture as well as the language.”