Middle East Studies Minor

The minor consists of seven upper division courses, or four upper division courses and a three course language series. Three of the upper division courses have to deal with the Middle East since the emergence of Islam, listed under "Core Courses." Approved courses are listed under Courses on the Middle East Studies website and in the general catalog. All courses used to meet requirements for a minor in Middle East Studies must be taken for a letter grade and be passed with a grade of C- or better.
Minor Planning Guide [PDF]

Core Courses

Three of the upper division courses have to deal with the Middle East since the emergence of Islam, listed under "Core Courses" on the website and in the general catalog.

MES Core Course (since the emergence of Islam)

Supporting Courses

Four upper division electives or three lower division language courses and one upper division elective.

UD Elective or Language Course

UD Elective

Language Courses

Students may complete a three course language series. Any language spoken in the Middle East is acceptable here:

Beginning Three Course Series: JUDA 1-2-3
Hebrew is offered by the Judaic Studies program. Please visit their webpage for more information including questions regarding placement.

Beginning Three Course Series:LIAB 1A/AX-1B/BX-1C/CX
Arabic is offered by the Linguistics Department through their Language Program. Please visit the Language Program's webpage for more information including questions regarding placement.

Heritage Languages Offered: Arabic, Persian
Heritage Language courses are designed for students who grew up in a family where a language other than English was spoken--students who understand a bit of that language, but do not necessarily have a strong command of the language's grammar are in a perfect position to take a course in the Heritage Language Program. Heritage Language courses are offered by the Linguistics Department. Information about the Heritage Language Program and placement can be found on the Linguistics Department's Heritage Language page.

Related Forms:

Undergraduate Petition [PDF]

Special Studies (197, 198, 199) Enrollment [PDF]