Arabic & Islamic Studies

Study Abroad Requirements

For more information on GU Approved Study Abroad opportunities, please visit the Office of International Programs (OIP) website.

Please see our Study Abroad Handbook for more information about Arabic language study abroad opportunities.

Study Abroad Requirement:

It is required that students complete the Spoken Arabic requirement as well as First and Second Level MSA before studying abroad.

Requirements:

Application Requirements:

Application requirements must be complete!

For more information please contact:
Division of Overseas Studies, Poulton Hall, 1421 37th Street (above UPS)
Box 571013, Georgetown University, Washington, DC20057-1013
Ph: 202-687-5867
Fx: 202-687-5944
http://www.georgetown.edu/programs/oip/os/

It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the Arabic Department and the Office of International Programs regarding transfer of credits well before travel abroad.

Coursework completed at an approved overseas site can fulfill a variety of requirements, as well as free electives.  Some courses are taught in English; however, one Arabic course per semester is mandatory.

Before initiating the application process, students and advisers should identify remaining degree requirements by reviewing degree audit through Student/ Faculty Access+. Students should be encouraged to pursue coursework in areas that distinguish the particular institution selected.

All overseas courses to be transferred toward the major should be pre-approved by the Arabic department on the study proposal.

Majors may transfer up to 2 courses for a semester abroad and up to 4 courses for a year abroad. A maximum of 16 credits/5 courses per semester are transferred to the Georgetown degree. No more than 10 courses for the full year are transferred.

Upon return, students' progress in Arabic will be assessed via examination of their academic records and/or departmental proficiency exams.

Georgetown-Sponsored Programs:
American University of Cairo (Egypt): Semester, Summer, and Full Year Programs.
Areas of Study:  Arabic Language, Arab Studies, Literature, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, Business, and Regional Studies.

Al-Akhawayn University (Morocco): Semester and Summer (4 and/or 8 Week) Programs
Areas of Study: Arabic Language, Arab Studies, Business.

Non-Approved Programs:
For other programs, see our Study Abroad Handbook. Credit transfer from non-approved programs are handled on a case-by-case basis. A petition must be submitted to the College for consideration after completion of coursework abroad. The petition must include detailed coursework, syllabus, and other pertinent information. Additionally, a placement exam might be required.

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