Middle Eastern Studies Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Middle Eastern studies

To earn a minor in Middle Eastern Studies, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits selected from the courses below. A minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Core course

• IS 2700 - Perspectives on the Middle East (4)

Electives

12 credits selected from the following, including the option to take up to 8 credits in Arabic or Hebrew language or transferred course work in another Middle Eastern language.

• AH 1003 - Arts of Asia and the Islamic World (4)
• AH 3110 - Art of the Ancient Near East (4)
• AH 3240 - Islamic Art (4)
• AN 3562 - Archaeology of Israel (4)
• AN 3563 - Archaeology, Ideology and Sacred Sites in the Ancient Near East (4)
• HST 3510 - The Modern Middle East (4)
• HST 3540 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict (4)
• HST 3520 - The Cold War in the Middle East (4)
• HST 3550 - Modern Iran and Iraq (4)
• LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PS 3415 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4)
• REL 1150 - Introduction to Islam (4)
• REL 1200 - Introduction to Judaism (4)
• REL 3130 - Islam in the Modern World (4)

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 3900 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval. 

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.