Arab Studies — CUHK Minor Requirements (2026-27)
Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27.
Description
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level as follows:
1. Required Courses: 12 units
(a) CURE2226, 2228
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Prerequisites | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURE 2226 | Introduction to Islam | — | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM -T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM -T02-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| CURE 2228 | Religious Traditions and Politics of the Arab World | — | — | — |
(b) Language Requirement:
(i) CURE2180 or ARAB1000, and CURE2181; OR
(ii) ARAB2050
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Prerequisites | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURE 2180 | Classical Arabic for Beginners I | — | — | Not for students who have taken CURE2151 (Arabic Beginners I). | |||
| ARAB 1000 | Arabic I | AC01-CLW: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM BC01-CLW: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | -C01-CLW: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM | Not for students who have taken ARAB2000,2001,2050,3000 or 3050. | — | ||
| CURE 2181 | Classical Arabic for Beginners II | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM -T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM -T02-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | Pre-requisite: CURE2180 or ARAB1000.Not for students who have taken CURE2150 (Arabic Beginners II). | |||
| ARAB 2050 [6] | Arabic I & II | — | — | Not for students who have taken ARAB1000,2000,2001,3000 or 3050. | — |
2. Elective Courses: 6 units
Two courses from the following:
CURE3114, 3378, 4157, 4158
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Prerequisites | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURE 3114 | Islamic Scriptures: The Qur’an and Traditions of Muhammad | — | — | — | |||
| CURE 3378 | Fieldwork in Islamic Culture and Religion | — | — | Co-requisite(s): CURE1126 or CURE2151 or CURE1123/UGED1400. | |||
| CURE 4157 | Special Topics in Religion, Culture and Heritage | — | — | — | |||
| CURE 4158 | Special Topics in Religion, Society and Contemporary Issues | — | --LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM | — |
Explanatory Notes
1.This Minor Programme is not applicable to students who major in Public Humanities, Religious Studies, and Theology.
2.No more than 9 units of courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students’ Major Programme(s) and other Minor Programme(s) respectively can be used to fulfill the requirement of this Minor Programme.