Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
The Middle Eastern Studies minor includes a track A (Arabic language) and a track B (non-language).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor in Middle Eastern Studies | ||
| Track A | ||
| ARAB 1412 | Elementary Arabic II | 4 |
| ARAB 2311 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 2312 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Middle East Since 1700 | ||
| Politics Of The Middle East | ||
| Social Change And Development | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Contemporary Arab World | ||
| Cultural Food Practices | ||
| Sociology Of Religion | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Track B | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Germany & Cen Europe Sn 1815 | ||
| Middle East Since 1700 | ||
| Politics Of The Middle East | ||
| Social Change And Development | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Individual Readings in Arabic | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Problems in Political Science | ||
| Sociology Of Religion | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |
Students may take POLS 4081 or HIST 4075 or ARAB 4075 more than once for credit toward the minor if the topics are different. Topics in these courses must be on the Middle East. Departments will offer the courses with a Middle East focus once a year. In addition, ARAB 1411, ARAB 1412, ARAB 2311, or ARAB 2312 may be substituted for any six hours in block 2 classes of Track B. FOLG 4363 may also be counted as an advanced course for the minor for Tracks A & B.
Foreign Language Requirement
The 12-14 semester hour requirement consists of four courses in one language: 1411, 1412, 2311, and 2312. These courses must be taken in sequence. No two courses in the series may be taken concurrently without the written approval of the Department Chair. The requirement reads “12-14 hours” to accommodate transfer students from institutions that award only 3 hours credit for each semester of the first year.
Credit-by-Examination/Placement Examination
The University offers a CLEP subject exam in order to determine the amount of credit to be given for courses which need not be taken because of adequate performance on the examination. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Testing.
