Arabic Language & Culture
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
~ Ludwig Wittgenstein
Explore Middle Eastern and North African cultures by learning this language spoken by over 300 million people worldwide. The countries of the Arab world are rich and diverse regions, and their cultural and political significance cannot be ignored. Arabic is the language of the birthplace of the world’s three major monotheistic religions and the liturgical language of Islam.
Our beginning Arabic courses give you the basics of Arabic writing, sounds, and conversational skills.
Arabic language and culture classes in Madison
Instructors for Arabic classes
Conversational Arabic classes in Madison
Beginning 1: Acquire knowledge of Arabic writing, sounds, and the five language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) at the beginning level. Develop the ability to comfortably use basic words and expressions in everyday situations. The class size is limited to 24 to ensure personalized attention.
Beginning 2: Continue practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic while enriching your knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African cultures. Develop the ability to comfortably use basic words and expressions in everyday situations through an interactive and practical approach. The class size is limited to 24 to ensure personalized attention.
If you aren't sure which level is right for you, please contact
the Arabic classes coordinator at arabic@dcs.wisc.edu.
Browse upcoming Arabic courses in the Continuing Education Catalog online.
Textbooks for language classes are available for preview and purchase on campus in the University Book Store's lower level, in the outreach section. The University Book Store is located at 711 State St., Madison (at Lake St., on the Library Mall).
See campus map.
Your instructors
Patricia Kuntz (PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, UW–Madison) has earned several graduate degrees in general education and language instruction. She has studied Arabic in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Said Hannouchi, a native speaker of Arabic, is completing Master's in
African Languages and Literatures at UW-Madison. He has extensive
experience teaching Arabic.
How to register
Call (608) 262-2451, 7:00 am-4:00 pm, M-F. Specific program numbers and links to the mail-in registration form or to register online can be found in the continuing education catalog.
Contact us
- Madison area registration questions: 608-262-2451.
- UW-Madison Continuing Studies in Arabic coordinator Sage Goellner: sgoellner@dcs.wisc.edu or 608-262-4873.
- Join the mailing list for Arabic or other language programs.
- Review frequently asked questions about language programs.
