Arabic fluency is in high demand. Studying Arabic offers advantages in a wide range of careers, including business, politics, and religion.

Why study Arabic at Sewanee?

Arabic is a vital language of the 21st century. At Sewanee, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in all aspects of language-study: reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as learning about the rich and varied cultures represented by Arabic-speaking peoples. 

A Sampling of Courses

Elementary Arabic
Arabic

An introduction to fundamentals of the language. After learning the Arabic alphabet and corresponding sounds, students establish basic communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Emphasis is on both Standard Arabic and the Levantine dialect.

ARAB 103
Intermediate Arabic
Arabic

Intermediate Arabic is an intensive course in more advanced elements of Modern Standard Arabic, including speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Students enhance their conversational skills and develop more extensive knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

ARAB 203
Intermediate Arabic II
Arabic

This course builds on the skills in Modern Standard Arabic by introducing new vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and writing. Using a variety of video and audio materials, including programming materials from Arabic television stations and websites like Al-Jazeera (Qatar), LBC (Lebanon), and UTR (Egypt), the course also engages a range of cultural materials, including the culturally significant habits, concepts, and attitudes in the daily life of diverse Arabic speakers; community and religious celebrations in the Middle East and North Africa; and the experiences of Arabs in America.

ARAB204
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bret windhauser
Visiting Instructor of arabic

bjwindha@sewanee.edu

Spencer 250, Ext. 1452

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Bret Windhauser
bjwindha@sewanee.edu

Bret Windhauser received a B.A. in French and a B.A. in International and Global Studies from Sewanee.  After graduating on the Domain, Bret began a M.A. program at the University of Washington in Seattle.  For his M.A., Bret concentrated in Arabic and Turkish studies while also taking classes in Hebrew, Ottoman Turkish, and Ge’ez.  In addition to his work at Sewanee, Bret transcribes Ge’ez manuscripts for Princeton’s Ethiopian Miracles of Mary Project.

Office: Spencer Hall 250/ext.  1452

Visiting Instructor of Arabic

Connecting the Dots

Language Houses
Themed Residence Halls

To create an immersive learning experience, Sewanee has several language houses (French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Italian) that simulate real-world language and cultural encounters. The head resident is a native speaker, and students speak their house language while “at home". Events throughout the year showcase educational and recreational aspects of the language house and the culture it represents.

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International & Global Studies, Major & Minor
45 professors, 14 departments

International & global studies at Sewanee stretches far beyond the gates. Involving faculty members from departments across the College, the program spans disciplinary and thematic boundaries. The rapid pace and complex nature of our world require dexterity to navigate. At Sewanee, you will study the ever-changing political, economic, and cultural issues that characterize our world today. Here, experiencing the real world begins in the classroom.

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Study Abroad
Engaged citizens solving global problems

At Sewanee, we pledge to offer each student an opportunity to study abroad. And at Sewanee, we keep our promises. Travel, learn, and cultivate your knowledge by communicating across cultures and acquiring a sensitivity to other ways of life. Apply social scientific methodologies to various frameworks. Learn to formulate solutions to global problems and apply those theories at home in a local context.

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Arabic Table

We are excited to announce that an Arabic Table will be introduced this semester! Whether you've studied Arabic in the past, never studied it, or identify as a native Arabic speaker, we welcome you all to come and join us! We will be meeting on Mondays @12 pm in Gailor 225 starting Monday, September 28th. A poster with additional information is attached to this email. If you have any questions, please contact Nisrine Hilizah at hiliznj0@sewanee.edu. 
 
We hope to see you all on Monday إن شاء الله!

Arabic Yoga

Join us at the Language Resource Center (Gailor 225) On Friday, 10/16 at 4:00pm and Friday, 11/13 at 4:00 for a relaxing finish to a stressful week. We will wear our masks, open the windows, and effortlessly absorb the language following along to a yoga video in Arabic.  We can only allow a maximum of 10 people in the room, and it will be first-come, first-served.