The interdisciplinary minor in Middle Eastern studies consists of 23 credits. A core curriculum of 14 credits that is composed of 8 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 9 elective credits are taken from other program courses, or approved courses in other departments relevant to the Middle East. 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.
