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Middle East Studies Lenore Martin, Ph.D. Coordinator This minor will prepare students to understand the history, politics, and culture of Middle East, a critical area in promoting regional and global peace, regional social justice and American national security. Students desiring to minor in the Middle East must complete a total of five courses: three required and two electives. Reaching the intermediate level of Arabic proficiency is recommended.
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
MINOR IN MIDDLE EAST STUDIES Requirements for Minor: 1. HIST2140 History of Modern Middle East 2. POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle 3. THRS2211
East: Challenges and Promise Islam (R)
4-5. Electives (choose two, with one at the 3000-level required): LANG2664 POLSC3405 POLSC3407
The Arab World through Its Literature (AI-L) Negotiating Peace People and Politics of the Middle East
2021-2022 Academic Catalog
