Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies

Fall or Spring. Credit, three hours. Introduction to the history, geography, and religions of the Middle East from ancient to modern times, focusing on how this history helped shape the Middle East of today. Required of all Middle East studies majors. In English; no knowledge of Arabic required.

Fall or Spring. Credit, three hours. Introduction to the main elements of Arab Culture and to the various aspects of social life in the modern Arab World. In English; no knowledge of Arabic required.