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Middle East and Mediterranean Studies, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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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
POLS 3465Government and Politics in the Middle East4
or POLS 3470 Arab-Israeli Conflict
or INTL 3250 Democracy and Development in North Africa and the Mediterranean
INTL 1150The Mediterranean World: An Overview4
or INTL 3250 Democracy and Development in North Africa and the Mediterranean
INTL 1160Middle East Studies4
or HIST 1290 Modern Middle East

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
ARAB 1300
Elementary Arabic Immersion
CLTR 1502
Introduction to Arabic Culture
HIST 1185
Introduction to Middle Eastern History
HIST 1290
Modern Middle East
INTL 2200
America and the Middle East
INTL 3250
Democracy and Development in North Africa and the Mediterranean
PHIL 1280
Islam: Rituals, Traditions, and Debates
PHIL 1285
Jewish Religion and Culture
POLS 3465
Government and Politics in the Middle East
POLS 3470
Arab-Israeli Conflict

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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