Program Contact: Nita Prasad 203-582-3729
The minor in Middle Eastern Studies facilitates the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East, offering insights into the language, history, culture, politics and religions of this ethnically diverse geographical region. The program recognizes the interconnectedness of the peoples of the Middle East, and emphasizes the interactions between the Middle East and the wider global community, in both the past and present. Courses included in the minor encompass the Arab World, Turkey, Israel, Iran and North Africa. While current political and military conflicts are covered, no single topic, academic discipline or political ideology dominates the programming; students are able to engage with a number of approaches and disciplines, ranging from ancient Middle Eastern religions to contemporary political economies of Middle Eastern countries.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select six of the following courses (18 credits) after consultation with the program director: | 18 | |
| Elementary Arabic I | ||
| Elementary Arabic II | ||
| Elementary Modern Hebrew I | ||
| Introduction to Elementary Modern Hebrew II,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.