This minor provides a historical and anthropological view of the people, cultures and languages that make up the Middle East, as well as the region’s relationship with the wider global community from the Middle Ages to the present. You’ll develop a broad understanding of the social, economic and political structures of one of the world’s most ethnically and socially diverse regions.
The Minor in Middle Eastern Studies explores the rich intellectual and religious traditions of countries in the Middle East and the Arab world, as well as the profound confluence of art and architecture in the region. You’ll also examine the major historic events that have shaped these countries, from the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Holocaust to the recent Arab Spring. Language courses offered in modern Arabic and Hebrew further enrich your academic experience and provide a useful tool for internships and work opportunities in such fields as business, government and international relations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select six of the following courses (18 credits) after consultation with the program director: | 18 | |
| Elementary Arabic I | ||
| Elementary Arabic II | ||
| Introduction to Modern Hebrew | ||
| Introduction to Elementary Modern Hebrew II | ||
| The Holocaust | ||
| Twentieth-Century World History | ||
| The Middle East, 1300-1919; Critical Issues | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Middle Eastern History and Politics | ||
| Borders & Battles: Conflict and the Legacy of Empire | ||
| The Rise and Fall of the British Empire | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Special topics courses relevant to the minor are offered on a rotating basis to supplement the courses listed above. Examples include Introduction to Judaism or The Anthropology of Morocco: Gender and Indigeneity.
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