# MUSC 250 — Arabic and Middle Eastern Music (AUB) > MUSC 250 Arabic and Middle Eastern Music at American University of Beirut. 4.5/5 from 2 ratings · 7 student reviews. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/910 Retrieved: 2026-09-15 ## Facts - Course code: MUSC 250 - Title: Arabic and Middle Eastern Music - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Music - Department: Fine Arts and Art History - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Counts toward General Education: Cultures and Histories - Professors on record (2): Rima, Rima Khcheich ## Catalogue description A course introducing students to the history and key characteristics of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. No previous musical knowledge is required. While the class will be taught in English, it is highly recommended that students have a working knowledge of Arabic prior to taking the course. ## Quick answers ### What is MUSC 250 at AUB? MUSC 250 Arabic and Middle Eastern Music is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A course introducing students to the history and key characteristics of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. No previous musical knowledge is required. ### How many credits is MUSC 250? MUSC 250 Arabic and Middle Eastern Music is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is MUSC 250 hard? Students rate MUSC 250 4.5 out of 5 overall, from 2 ratings. ### Who teaches MUSC 250 at AUB? Studiety has 2 professors on record for MUSC 250: Rima, Rima Khcheich. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ## Student ratings - Overall: 4.5/5 from 2 ratings ## Student reviews 7 of 7 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **5/5 · 2022-11** — MUSC 250 with Rima Khcheich is a great course for those into Arabic (old oriental) music; the history and final exams are easy, though the styles quiz requires careful note-taking. Dr. Khcheich is passionate about the course and is highly recommended. - **4/5 · 2024-08** — MUSC 250 with Rima is not a guaranteed easy A+ elective, but it is quite enjoyable, especially for students who like old Arabic music, and an A or A- is easily attainable. Students recommend taking it. - **2020-04** — There’s not a lot of work to do. You just have to study the handouts of chapters . If you like music yes it’s good because there’s listening in class and in the exam. And you learn about rhythm, history and instruments. As for grades, you get 85 but you need to memorise everything! - **2020-04** — The exams are very simple you just need to memorize really well and highlight on the musical recordings given in class. You get good grade if you study well! - **2020-04** — No heavy workload... In every exam there's a listening part if you study well and focus on the recordings in class you can get high 90 - **2020-04** — It’s very interesting, very easy, most recommended! - **2020-04** — Loved it.. I recommend it! ## See also - [All Music courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/music.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Reviews are the opinions of individual students.