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.

MINOR IN MIDDLE EAST STUDIES

Requirements for Minor:

1. HIST2140 History of Modern Middle East 2. POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle East: Challenges and Promise 3. THRS2211 Islam (R)

4-5. Electives (choose two, with one at the 3000-level required):

LANG2664 The Arab World through Its Literature (AI-L) POLSC3405 Negotiating Peace POLSC3407 People and Politics of the Middle East