The Department of Arabic, University of
Karachi, was established in 1955. Since
its inception, the Department is enjoying
the patronage of renowned scholars of
international repute. From the outset, the
Department started functioning under the
auspicious headship of the renowned
scholar Professor Allama Abdul Aziz
Memon Highly qualified faculty members
having vast experience enjoying good
reputation are taking part in dispersal
education.
The cautiously chosen syllabus
considering the demands of the student
and the existing period, offers excellent
study of the ancient times and the
contemporary era. It is indeed a
confluence of ancient and modern Arabic
Literature, Language and Linguistics.
Besides academic activities, curricular
and co-curricular activities are also
stressed like extension lectures, debates, study tours, picnics and other functions to
reveal, enhance and polish the abilities
and talent of the students.
At present forty two (42) courses of
Arabic Literature, Language and
Linguistics are taught including computer
and research methodology.