Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe modern history and political development of the Middle East region.

2. Acquire and demonstrate basic knowledge of one of the four languages, widely used in the region (i.e. Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish).

3. Recognize key peoples, geography, social, intellectual, and/or religious facets of the Middle East region. 

4. Use cultural knowledge to analyze cultural differences.

5. Use a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and/or related professions in the study of the Middle Eastern region

Major Requirements

This interdisciplinary major, leading to a B.A. in Middle Eastern Studies, requires 36 credits in Middle Eastern Studies courses. The major will require students to complete (a) three core courses, (b) three consecutive semesters in one of the regional languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish), (c) two lower division courses and (d) three upper division courses. The Major is open to all undergraduates who have completed at least two Middle Eastern content courses (one of which can be a language course) and have a GPA of 2.8 or better. Prospective majors must meet with the Program Director before submitting a major application. At least 18 of the 36 credits required for the major should be in courses numbered above 299. A maximum of six credits of independent study can be applied to the major by petition. Experience credit courses (i.e., internships) may not be used to satisfy the requirements of the major.