Arab Studies

Arts
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(6 units)
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
CURE 2226Introduction to Islam
CURE 2228Religious Traditions and Politics of the Arab World
(b) Language Requirement:(6 units)
(i) CURE2180 or ARAB1000, and CURE2181; OR
(ii) ARAB2050
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
CURE 2180Classical Arabic for Beginners INot for students who have taken CURE2151 (Arabic Beginners I).
ARAB 1000Arabic INot for students who have taken ARAB2000,2001,2050,3000 or 3050.
CURE 2181Classical Arabic for Beginners IIPre-requisite: CURE2180 or ARAB1000.Not for students who have taken CURE2150 (Arabic Beginners II).
ARAB 2050 [6]Arabic I & IINot for students who have taken ARAB1000,2000,2001,3000 or 3050.

2. Elective Courses: 6 units

Two courses from the following:(6 units)
CURE3114, 3378, 4157, 4158
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
CURE 3114Islamic Scriptures: The Qur’an and Traditions of Muhammad
CURE 3378Fieldwork in Islamic Culture and ReligionCo-requisite(s): CURE1126 or CURE2151 or CURE1123/UGED1400.
CURE 4157Special Topics in Religion, Culture and Heritage
CURE 4158Special Topics in Religion, Society and Contemporary Issues

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.