MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:Major in Middle Eastern StudiesThis interdisciplinary major, which leads to a B.A. in Middle Eastern Studies, provides students with the opportunity to study the languages, history, culture, religions and politics of the Middle East. The major will require students to complete (a) three core courses, (b) three consecutive semesters in one of the regional languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish), (c) two lower division courses and (d) three upper division courses. The Major in open to all undergraduates who have completed at least two Middle Eastern content courses (one of which can be a language course) and have a GPA of 2.8 or better. Prospective majors must meet with the Program Director (Professor Mehrzad Boroujerdi) (http://faculty.maxwell.syr.edu/mborouje/) before submitting a major application. At least 18 of the 36 credits required for the major should be in courses (numbered above 299). A maximum of six credits of independent study can be applied to the major by petition. Experience credit courses (i.e., internships) may not be used to satisfy the requirements of the major. Click Here to download a Major advising worksheet in printer friendly .pdf format. Requirements:Required Core Courses(9 credits, 3 courses)
Language Category(12 credits, select 3 consecutive courses in one regional language):
Lower Division Courses(6 credits; select 2 including but not limited to):
Upper Division Courses(9 credits; select 3 from at least two different departments):
Study Abroad:Middle Eastern Studies Majors who decide to study abroad have the option of taking up to a maximum of 15 credits of relevant, departmentally-approved course work toward the major by petition and with the approval of the Program Director. Students can enroll through the World Partner Program of Syracuse University Abroad (SU Abroad). Click Here for SU Abroad website. Degree With DistinctionAll students receiving distinction in Middle Eastern Studies must complete a major in Middle Eastern Studies, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Middle East related courses, and a cumulative GPA of 3.4 by the end of the senior year, have successfully completed a regional language at the level of 202; have registered for MES 499 (“Thesis Preparation”, 3 credits) and have successfully defended a 60-70 pages thesis before two Middle Eastern Studies faculty members. Students in the Honors Program can graduate with a distinction in Middle Eastern Studies as well as receive honors in their other major. Click Here to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to get more information about the Major. |