Overview

Arabic is the language of a rich and complex cultural heritage, the main language of Islam and the official language of 21 countries. In order to promote cultural literacy, the Arabic Studies Department at Williams stresses complementing classroom instruction with extra-curricular activities such as film screenings, performances, music concerts, a weekly language table, and guest lectures. Likewise, thematic parties with plenty of food introduce students to another important dimension of North African and Middle Eastern cultures.

Highlights

In addition to the study of the language, students are encouraged to explore Arabic-speaking cultures through literature and history courses in translation. A broad range of courses introduce students to political and social issues including cross-cultural encounters and Arab migration, memory and trauma, feminism, ecologies, visual arts, and theories treating national and postcolonial fictions.

Why major in Arabic Studies at Williams?

The Arabic Studies major at Williams College opens pathways in academia, international relations, finance, government, and law, among other fields. The Arabic Studies majors graduate with highly marketable skills: strong Arabic language competence, rigorous analytical abilities, and knowledge of a region vital to today’s political landscape.

Many of the majors write honors theses through the major and in partnership with other departments on a wide range of topics. Our thesis students have carried out interdisciplinary work, tying Arabic Studies to, for example, Religion, History, Latino/a Studies, American Studies, and Political Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Arabic

Elementary Arabic

Advanced Arabic

The Modern Middle East

Saharan Imaginations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 143 other Bachelors in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Recommendations

Mid-Year Report (Due February 5 or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)

$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver

Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Out-of-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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