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2010-2011 University Catalog

Middle East Studies Minor

Banner Code: MES

Phone: 703-993-2926
Web: mes.gmu.edu

Faculty

Amireh, Aydin, Bakhash, Bryant, Butler, Dakake, Gopin, Haddad (director), Hamdani, Hammer, Katz, Lukacs, Mandaville, Paczynska, Rouhana, Salawdeh

Today, more than ever before, Middle East politics has become intertwined with American politics and the lives of many Americans. The minor in Middle East studies is designed to equip undergraduates with a firm multidisciplinary grounding in the region, its history, and its international relations. It is available for enrolled Mason students.

This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

In partial fulfillment of coursework for the minor, students are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad courses on the Middle East.

Three core courses (9 credits):

Three elective courses (9 credits):

In addition to the courses below, one of the following may be used as an elective: GOVT 328, GOVT 445, CONF 399, CONF 340. One course in a relevant language may be used as an elective. Other courses including ANTH 399, when topic pertains to the Middle East, may be used as electives with the prior written approval of the director.

Total: 18 credits