The interdisciplinary major in Middle Eastern studies consists of 34 credits. A core curriculum of 22 credits that is composed of 16 credits in one of the Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish) and 6 credits in the two core Middle Eastern studies courses, 01:685:350 Introduction to the Modern Middle East and 01:685:451 Critical Perspectives on the Middle East, is required. The remaining 12 elective credits are taken from other center courses, or from approved courses relevant to the Middle East offered in other departments. Acceptability of the latter courses is at the discretion of the director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, whose approval is required. Students with prior knowledge of Middle Eastern languages must choose their courses for the language requirement in consultation with, and with the approval of the director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
