Middle Eastern Studies Minor

Requirements for a Minor in Middle Eastern Studies

The minor in Middle Eastern Studies consists of eight courses:

1. Three core courses, one each to be selected from three of the following six disciplines: Anthropology, Art History, History, Literature, Politics, and Religious Studies
2. Three electives numbered 100 or higher, from courses listed as Middle Eastern Studies courses, in consultation with a Middle Eastern Studies advisor. One of these courses must increase breadth of coverage, while the other two must be selected for disciplinary depth.
3. Through the second semester of college level instruction in Arabic or Persian, or other languages if offered under discussion with advisor.

As with the major, a semester studying abroad in the Middle East is highly recommended.