Overview

The Lebanese American University, being explicitly committed to “embracing liberal arts in all curricula”, offers through the Department of Humanities a number of courses to fulfill Freshman Arts requirements and a rich variety of required and elective courses for the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. 

Degrees and Programs Offered

The Department of Humanities currently offers a:

• B.A. in Arabic Language and Literature
• B.A. in History
• B.A. in Philosophy
• B.A. in Translation
• Minor in Arabic language and Literature
• Minor in Philosophy

Faculty & Staff

Professors

• Deringil, Selim, Ph.D., History
• Zeitouni, Latif, Ph.D., Arabic

Associate Professors

• Abdo, Antoine, Ph.D., Arabic
• Behmardi, Vahid, Ph.D., Arabic,
• Habib, Malik, Ph.D., Philosophy
• Khuri, Richard, Ph.D., Philosophy

Assistant Professors

• Daccache El-Amyouni , Nidale, Ph.D., Arabic
• El-Ali, Rami, Ph.D., Philosophy (Visiting)
• Saab, Nada, Ph.D., Arabic

Lecturers

• Moujaes, Samar. Ph.D., Arabic

Senior Instructors

• Prescott-Decie, Brian, M.A., Education

Instructor

• Mohsen, Nadim, M.A., D.E.A
• Sarkis, Pierre, M.A, History

Contact Information

Beirut:

Extension: 1104
Nicol Hall Building 102E
Website

Byblos:

Elisabeth Adrian Hardan
Lead Academic Assistant-Byblos campus
Extension 2872
elisabeth.hardan@lau.edu.lb
Office: Block A, Level 7
Website

Minor in Arabic Language and Literature

Program Outcomes 

Students who complete the Minor in Arabic Language and Literature will:

1. Communicate effectively in Arabic
2. Demonstrate an appreciation for the Arabic language and literature
3. Be prepared for graduate programs in Arabic or Middle Eastern studies

Curriculum

The Minor in Arabic Language and Literature requires six courses (18 credits). Three of these courses must be selected from each of the three categories: language, classical literature and modern literature.

The language course can be selected from the following:

The classical literature course can be selected from the following:

The modern literature course can be selected from the following:

The remaining three courses are to be selected from the BA in Arabic Language and Literature courses offered by the Department.

Minor in Philosophy

Program Objectives

1. Teach students how to clearly understand and formulate arguments in philosophy and other domains.
2. Foster a moral outlook in students with the aim of allowing them to negotiate life and career situations responsibly.
3. Provide students with the resources to understand their major area of study critically and reflectively.

Learning Outcomes 

Students completing this minor will: 

1. Demonstrate a basic familiarity with philosophical ideas and the different domains of philosophy.
2. Write and speak in a persuasive manner, with an emphasis on formulating and critiquing arguments. 
3. Assess everyday and workplace situations from a moral perspective.          

REQUIREMENTS

Six courses (18 credits) are required for the minor. They are: 

Logic/Ethics Requirement (3 credits minimum) 

History Requirement (3 credits minimum) 

Elective Requirement (12 credits minimum)