Middle East and Mediterranean Studies, Minor

The minor in Middle East and Mediterranean studies is an inter- and cross-disciplinary program, drawing on courses from within the International Affairs Program as well as departments and units across the college. The program provides an in-depth study of the Middle East and North Africa (Arab world, Israel, Iran, and Turkey); its place within the broader Mediterranean region; and its relations with other world regions. As such, it seeks to enhance students’ understanding of this culturally diverse and politically important region of the world. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the university’s study-abroad and Dialogue of Civilizations programs (faculty-led summer programs) in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and other approved programs in the region.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HIST 1290	Modern Middle East	4
or INTL 1160	Middle East Studies
INTL 1150	The Mediterranean World: An Overview	4
POLS 3465	Government and Politics in the Middle East	4

Elective Courses

Elective courses may include courses taken as part of an approved study-abroad program. Note: Courses used as required courses (above) may not be used as elective courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete two of the following:		8
CLTR 1502	Introduction to Arabic Culture
ECON 1292	Economic History of the Middle East
HIST 1185	Introduction to Middle Eastern History
HIST 1290	Modern Middle East
INTL 2100	Modern Israel
INTL 2200	America and the Middle East
PHIL 1280	Islam: Rituals, Traditions, and Debates
PHIL 1285	Jewish Religion and Culture
POLS 3465	Government and Politics in the Middle East

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor