Arabic is the official language of more than 18 Arab countries and one of the six languages of the UNO. More than that, it is the language of Holy Quran. It has assumed special importance in the contemporary world. A couple of decades back students who chose Arabic as an elective subject did so to read its literature or facilitate touring and trade in Arab countries. Today, the story is different. It promises lucrative employment opportunities. It is therefore, no surprise that enrolment in Arabic courses in U.S Colleges registered 92% increase between 1998 and 2002. Following 9/11 and the Iraq war the demand for Arabic language has doubled not only in U.S but elsewhere as well.

The Masters programme in Arabic has been so conceived that the students master Arabic language and read its rich literature. The programme offers courses in English and use of Computers as well. This innovation, unique to the Arabic programme of this University, is aimed at improving employability of the pass outs.

Course Curriculum

Semester I

MAR -111 Classical Arabic Prose I
MAR -112 Classical Arabic Poetry I
MAR -113 History of Arabic Literature I
MAR -114 Applied Arabic Grammar
MAR -115 Oral Expression in Arabic I
MAR -116 Communicative English I

Semester II

MAR -211 Classical Arabic Prose II
MAR -212 Classical Arabic Poetry II
MAR -213 History of Arabic Literature II
MAR -214 Translation English-Arabic & Vice Versa I
MAR -215 Oral Expression in Arabic II
MAR -216 Communicative English II

Semester III

MAR -311 Modern Arabic Prose I
MAR -312 Modern Arabic Poetry I
MAR -313 Fundamentals of Linguistic & Rhetoric
MAR -314 Translation English-Arabic & Vice Versa - II
MAR -315 Computer Fundamentals & Applications - I
MAR -316 Lab on MAR-315

Electives (Any one of the following)

MAR -317 Arabic Literature in India
MAR -318 Mahjar Literature
MAR -319 Arabic Literature in Spain
MAR -320 Modern Trends in Arabic Literature

Semester IV

MAR -311 Modern Arabic Prose II
MAR -312 Modern Arabic Poetry II
MAR -313 Fundamentals of Literary Criticism
MAR -314 Translation English-Arabic & Vice Versa III
MAR -315 Computer Fundamentals & Applications II
MAR -316 Lab (on MAR-415)
MAR -317 Viva-Voce

Intake

Total Seats 21
Open Merit & Reserved 15
Self-Financing 06

Eligibility for Admission

Bachelors' degree of 10+2+3 pattern or any other examination equivalent thereto with Arabic as one of the subjects from any recognized University with at least 45% marks in aggregate (40% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe categories).

A candidate who has appeared or is appearing in the final year examination of the qualifying degree is also eligible to apply provisionally.