The Middle East studies concentration introduces students to the study of the diverse, culturally rich, and increasingly complex part of the world that currently includes the Arab world, Iran, Israel, and Turkey, recognizing the interconnectedness of peoples and cultures and locating their significance in wider global contexts. The concentration facilitates the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East, encouraging students to combine courses in sociology/anthropology, religion, history, and political science, among other disciplines.
OVERVIEW OF THE CONCENTRATION
The concentration in Middle East studies provides students with the opportunity to study the ways in which members of Middle East cultures have understood and interpreted the world, as well as the way in which others have interpreted the Middle East. As students explore the experiences, values, intellectual and artistic achievements, and social and cultural processes that make up the Middle East cultures, they gain a fuller understanding of the significance of these communities’ contribution to the larger world.