1. Topic of study: This is the most common meaning. A subject is what is being learned about or discussed. For example, "The subject of the essay is the American Revolution."
2. Grammar: In grammar, the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence "The dog barked," "dog" is the subject.
3. Academic discipline: English language arts is a subject itself, encompassing areas like reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
So, to answer your question directly:
* Yes, English language arts is a subject.
* English language arts can also be the subject of a specific piece of writing or study.
It's important to consider the context to understand which meaning of "subject" is intended.