How to Study Arabic & Islamic Studies Abroad

Arabic and Islamic Studies are of growing interest to American students. The growing international economy, increased dependence on foreign oil and the ongoing military engagements in the Middle East have greatly increased the demand for Arabic speakers and for those with knowledge of Islamic cultures. Demand has increased in public, private and the non-profit sectors. Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of Islamic culture can make you stand out when looking for a job or lead to promotions and raises at your current position.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Telephone
  • Ability to contact school administrators
  • Ability to contact your employer
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Instructions

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      Contact your school administrators. If you are already enrolled in college, you should contact you school administration. Many schools offer credit for study abroad and some even support a study abroad office or conduct study abroad programs with other schools. Your college may have programs specifically aimed at studying Arabic and Islamic Studies or have connections with schools that do.

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      Contact your employer. If you are currently employed your employer may offer programs or training to study Arabic and Islamic Studies abroad. Many employers that need Arabic and Islamic specialists offer programs to train their employees.

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      Find programs. If you are not currently enrolled in school or working, or your school or job does not offer a program, there are many programs available that can be found using an Internet search. These programs are specially designed for the study of Arabic and Islamic Studies abroad. Be careful, as some programs may not be accredited.

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      Look for universities abroad which offer Arabic and Islamic Studies. There are many foreign universities that offer Arabic and Islamic Study programs. You may want to consider enrolling in or transferring to one.

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      Select the program that is best for you. There are a number of factors to consider: reputation of the program, cost, desirability of location, what the program offers, civil rights considerations and many others.

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      Enroll in the program. Once you have selected the program that best suits you, enroll in it. Be sure to follow any employer- or school-mandated procedures when doing so.

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