Majors will be able to
demonstrate language proficiency at the 300 level or above in one of the Middle
Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish); an interdisciplinary
foundational knowledge of the languages and cultures of the Middle East; and, an
understanding of key themes in Middle Eastern cultures, history, and
contemporary social, economic, and political issues. Majors
will be able to engage in cross-cultural communication and understanding;
analyze how stereotypes hinder intercultural understanding; think dynamically
about the relationship between the United States and the third world; and,
initiate, research, and write a semester-length independent research paper.
Minors will be able to demonstrate introductory level language
proficiency (one year) in one of the Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew,
Persian, and Turkish); an interdisciplinary foundational knowledge of the
languages and cultures of the Middle East; and, a basic understanding of key
themes in Middle Eastern cultures, history, and contemporary social, economic,
and political issues. Minors will be able to engage in cross-cultural
communication and understanding; analyze how stereotypes hinder intercultural
understanding; think dynamically about the relationship between the United
States and the third world; and, initiate, research,
and write a semester-length independent research paper.
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