2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in the Study of the Islamic World

An interdisciplinary minor in the Study of the Islamic World is offered by the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. It is designed for students interested in developing an expertise in one or more parts of the Islamic world or in Islamic culture generally, as a complement to their disciplinary major. Completion of the minor requires 19 credit hours in applicable courses with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75.

for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in the Study of the Islamic World

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Completion of a fourth semester course in an Islamic language (e.g. Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, Wolof). Select courses from the approved course list. | | 4 | | Select one of the following: | | 3 | | HIST 135 | History of Islamic Middle East | | | SAME 152 | The New Middle East | | | REL 214 | Introduction to Islam | | | Additional courses chosen from the approved course list. The courses must come from at least two disciplines. At least six hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. | | 12 | | Total Hours | | 19 |

for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in the Study of the Islamic World

Students completing the minor will be able to:

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Islamic World, including its cultures, histories, and societies, and develop focused expertise in a specific region or thematic area.
2. Apply language skills in context, demonstrating proficiency at the fourth-semester level or equivalent in an Islamic World language (e.g., Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Swahili, Wolof) to engage with primary sources and cultural materials.

for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in the Study of the Islamic World

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