Faculty of Arts Asia Institute

Arabic Language and Studies

Convener: Dr Abdul-Samad Abdullah

Arabic is spoken by more than 200 million people around the world. The increasing trade and diplomatic exchanges between Australia and the Arabic-speaking world makes it important for students wishing to pursue a career in these areas to acquire the language and understand its cultures. The acquisition of Arabic language is also highly desirable for a general understanding of the Islamic world.

Students who specialise in Arabic studies develop transferable skills that will enhance their career options. Alternatively, they are able to expand on their interest and knowledge through an articulated structure of higher degree study options at the University of Melbourne.

Arabic language classes cater for a range of competencies, from beginners level, for students with little or no knowledge of Arabic to more advanced levels, for students with some prior knowledge of the language. Students of Arabic studies will receive a comprehensive grounding in important areas of Arabic language, society and culture.

Graduates majoring in Arabic studies have found employment in teaching, translation, journalism, research and in various areas of the public service, commerce and in professions serving the large Arab community in Australia.

Ways to Study Arabic

Credit for Overseas Study

Please note that not all exchange programs are valid for credit. Please check this before leaving for overseas study. Also, all overseas study is subject to DFAT warnings.

Students may be allowed to take language courses outside the Program at Melbourne University, but the total weight of these courses should not be in excess of the total weight of the languages courses taken within the Arabic program. For further information please contact Dr Abdul Samad Abdullah by email, abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au

Arabic LOTE Accreditation Examination

The Institute holds examinations for LOTE accreditation for prospective teachers of Arabic in the first or second week of January and June each year. The examination consists of written and oral components.

Arabic Studies Subjects

A full description of all subjects that contribute to a Diploma in Modern Languages (Arabic Studies) is available on the Undergradate Handbook summary page.

Staff in Arabic Program

Name Room Telephone Email address
Abdullah Saeed 209 834 46861 a.saeed@unimelb.edu.au
Abdul-Samad Abdullah (Convenor) 217 834 45672 abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au
Muhammad Kamal 218 834 48197 muhammad@unimelb.edu.au

Sessional Staff

Khalaf Greis, Nicole Moussi, Redha Ameur [Tutors room: Rm. 230 | Telephone: 834 48896]

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