Minor in Middle Eastern Studies

The Middle Eastern Studies minor includes a track A (Arabic language) and a track B (non-language).

Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
Track A
Required Courses
ARAB 1412Elementary Arabic II4
ARAB 2311Intermediate Arabic I3
ARAB 2312Intermediate Arabic II3
ARAB 3380The Contemporary Arab World3
Prescribed Electives
Select two of the following:6
Middle East Since 1700
The Middle East, 500 - 1700
Politics of The Middle East
Development & Sustainability
Language Learning: Concepts & Methods
Total Hours19
Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
Track B
Required Courses12
The Contemporary Arab World
Middle East Since 1700
The Middle East, 500 - 1700
Politics of The Middle East
Prescribed Electives
Select two of the following:6
Individual Readings in Arabic
Independent Study
Problems in Political Science
Development & Sustainability
Language Learning: Concepts & Methods
Total Hours18

Students may take ARAB 4075, or HIST 3075 or POLS 4081 more than once for credit toward the minor if the topics are different. Topics in these courses must be on the Middle East. 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.