Minors will demonstrate familiarity with a cross-section of the classical literatures of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, and a broad understanding of the modern literatures of one of the three regions. They will also develop listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills in one of the languages of their chosen region of study (Africa/the Middle East/South Asia) at a proficiency level of intermediate-low or higher, based on the guidelines of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).