Overview
With a special emphasis on Arabic textual traditions, the program offers graduate training in the study of the languages, literatures, and thought of the Islamic world, and introduces students to scholarly approaches to the study of Islam.
The Program
Entering students in the Arabic and Islamic Studies M.A. program at Georgetown University are required to have Arabic language competence equivalent to at least that attained by the end of the third year of intensive language study in the undergraduate program at Georgetown University. In the first week of their first academic year, students who are non-native Arabic speakers are required to take an Arabic language exam administered by the department. Students who fail this exam are required to be enrolled in advanced Arabic classes, and to take the exam again at the end of the fall semester.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Language
- Fundamentals of Arabic Linguistics
- Arabic Morphology and Syntax
- History of Arabic Linguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 722 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed Graduate School applicationform
- A non-refundable applicationfee
- A statement of purpose in English of approximately 500words
- Official transcripts of the applicant’s academicrecord
- Three letters of recommendation
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Tuition Fee
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International
54744 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27372 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
54744 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27372 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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