2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 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.

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 a study abroad program in the Middle East.

Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from:


One course in a relevant language may be used as an elective. Other courses including ANTH 399 or CONF 399, when topic is relevant to the Middle East, may be used as electives with the prior written approval of the director.

Total: 18 credits