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Interdisciplinary Studies

Middle East Studies

The Middle East at this time of transition offers complex challenges and promise.

Following the uprisings, there is a possibility of more democracy in the Gulf, North Africa and the Levant and the hope of peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The study of the Middle East includes history, politics, culture, religion, language and literature, all of which interact and make for an exciting learning experience. Students may purse work in government, business, the Foreign Service and further study towards a graduate degree.

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements

View the 2016-2017 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a Minor in Middle East Studies

HIST2140 History of Modern Middle East
POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle East: Challenges and Promise
THRS2211 Islam

Electives: Choose two, wth one at the 3000-level required

LANG2664 The Arab World Through Its Literature
POLSC2403 Turkey and the Middle East
POLSC2419 The Geopolitics of Democracy
POLSC2503 Revolution and Nationalism
POLSC3405 Strategies of War and Peace
POLSC3407 People and Politics of the Middle East

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Maan Alawa '17

Maan is an area, people and culture intern at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Inc.. He will graduate from Emmanuel College in 2017 with a degree in business management with a language certification in Arabic.

Kelly Cicchese '17

Kelly was a public relations intern at Regan Communications Group. She graduated from Emmanuel College in 2017 with a degree in communication and media studies and management.

Kenny Lumpkin '17

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Shennah Derstine '17

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Kelly Anderson '17

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