Around the Arab World in Eight Days: Spring 2025 One-Credit Course

Around the Arab World in Eight Days
Paula Haydar

Around the Arab World in Eight Days

Discover the Arab world in just eight days with ARAB 1100V Special Topics! This one-credit course, offered in the second eight-week session in spring 2025 (March 5 to May 1), provides a comprehensive exploration of Arab culture. From language and literature to music and cuisine, students will delve into the rich tapestry of Arab traditions, guided by our expert team of four Arabic faculty members.

No Arabic required. But you just might want to learn more!

Through engaging lectures and community interactions, students will gain valuable insights into the diversity and complexity of Arab societies. Topics include cultural norms, language history, religious diversity, family dynamics, literature, art, cuisine, historical contributions and the experiences of Arabs in America. 

Previous students have raved about the course's ability to broaden horizons, foster understanding and highlight the commonalities between seemingly different cultures. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your worldview and embark on a journey through the Arab world. 

Selected testimonials: 

  • "This course makes me want to take Arabic in the fall. Learning about the Arab world is already enriching my conversations with my friends and family." 
  • "I found that Middle Eastern culture and Western culture, although different, are the same at their roots." 
  • "No matter what your preconceived notions are about a certain culture, tradition, race may be, deep down we're all the same. It is time to appreciate different cultures and celebrate the similarities." 
  • "I enjoyed the course immensely and learned so much about Arab culture that I never knew before." 

Join us for an unforgettable educational experience. Enroll in ARAB 1100V

Contacts

Paula Haydar, associate professor of Arabic
World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
479-575-7331, phaydar@uark.edu

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