Middle Eastern Studies Minor
https://www.unh.edu/program/minor/middle-eastern-studies
The minor in Middle Eastern studies introduces students to the many facets of Middle Eastern cultures and societies through the interdisciplinary study of languages, history, politics, geography, and anthropology. Minor coursework enables students' understanding of the Middle East as a dynamic region in a global and comparative context. This minor therefore encompasses not only the study of the region itself, but also the flows and circulation of migration, diasporas, refugees, ideas, literatures, social movements, war and natural resources that make the region pivotal to world history and the global economy. In addition, participation in the minor prepares students for study abroad experiences, helps them acquire skills and qualifications for graduate study, and enhances employment opportunities.
Students interested in the minor should contact the coordinator and/or affiliated faculty to discuss their program of study.
Academic policies related to Minors.
The Middle Eastern Studies minor requires five courses (20 credits) selected from the list of approved elective courses or from exceptional courses and opportunities approved by the affiliate faculty in respective disciplines. The five-course requirement must include one non-language course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select five courses from the following: | 20 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of the World (Topic C) | ||
| Anthropology of Islam: Muslims' Everyday Lives in Contemporary Communities | ||
| Internship (A: Preserving Cultural Heritage in Syria and Iraq) | ||
| Elementary Arabic I | ||
| Elementary Arabic II | ||
| Introduction to Arabic Culture | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Advanced Arabic I | ||
| Advanced Arabic II | ||
| Foreign Cultures (if related to Middle East) | ||
| (Modern Middle East History) | ||
| Ancient Near East | ||
| Medieval Islam | ||
| Travelers in the Premodern World | ||
| Comparative Politics of the Middle East | ||
| States and Societies in the Middle East | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Additional Information
Foreign Language Study
The study of a Middle Eastern language or language relevant to Middle Eastern studies is strongly encouraged but not required. Students are encouraged and permitted to count Arabic toward the five-course requirement. Students who have studied Hebrew, Turkish, Farsi, or other Middle Eastern languages at other institutions may apply for transfer of their credit toward the minor. Through petition to the minor coordinator and with support of affiliate faculty in the respective discipline, students may apply for European languages, such as French and Italian, to count toward minor requirements, provided these are relevant to their research and study interests in the region.