Middle Eastern and North African Studies

• MENA 130 - Introduction to the Middle East and North Africa

  MENA 130 - Introduction to the Middle East and North Africa

  4.00 credit hours

  An interdisciplinary introduction to the diverse philosophical, religious and historical concepts and values of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa.

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• MENA 310 - Literary Landscapes of the Middle East and North Africa

  MENA 310 - Literary Landscapes of the Middle East and North Africa

  4.00 credit hours

  This interdisciplinary course focuses on works of fiction by authors from the Middle East and North Africa and contextualizes them in Modern Middle Eastern history, aiming to acquire a more intimate understanding of the cultural and intellectual history of the region.

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• ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I

  ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I

  4.00 credit hours

  Introduction to the alphabet and basic structures of Modern Standard Arabic, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Comprehension and production of basic sentence structures of Modern Standard Arabic. Exploration of Arab culture as it manifests in daily life.

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• ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II

  ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II

  4.00 credit hours

  Development of speaking, reading, listening and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic, with increased emphasis on Arabic sentence structures, grammar and vocabulary that goes beyond the daily such as news, the business world, politics, history and literature.

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Elective

Four credit hours from the following:

• ARTH 100 - World Art Histories I

  ARTH 100 - World Art Histories I

  4.00 credit hours

  Art history survey of visual art and architecture until 1400 CE. Geographic regions considered include the Mediterranean, Near East, Europe, Asia and Africa, emphasizing interactions between cultures.

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• HIST 180 - Modern Middle East

  HIST 180 - Modern Middle East

  4.00 credit hours

  A survey of the Middle East from the rise of Islam in the sixth century to the present, with special attention to European imperialism, nationalist movements, Pan-Islam, gender/sexuality, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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• HIST 185 - African History

  HIST 185 - African History

  4.00 credit hours

  This survey of the history of Africa introduces students to the cultural diversity and complexity of African societies. Both sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa are examined. Attention is given to the long period of independent development of traditional societies, to the impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, to the era of European colonial domination, and to post-1945 struggles to regain independence and create new national identities.

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• MUSI 156 - The World of Music

  MUSI 156 - The World of Music

  4.00 credit hours

  Introductory course that uses a case study approach to present various global musics, exploring the relationship of music and sound to social and cultural life in different countries of the world.

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• POLS 102 - Introduction to International Relations

  POLS 102 - Introduction to International Relations

  4.00 credit hours

  An introductory look at the variety of concepts, issues, debates, ideologies, and theoretical perspectives that have traditionally defined the discipline of International Relations. In particular, the course examines core issues such as international conflict, cooperation, globalization, international law, human rights, economic development, poverty, and terrorism. A great deal of time is devoted to exploring the dominant theoretical perspective of the field including realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, and feminism.

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• POLS 221 - Comparative Politics

  POLS 221 - Comparative Politics

  4.00 credit hours

  An introductory look at the concepts, ideologies, and methodology that define the field of Comparative Politics. The course will provide a comparative analysis of the various institutions of governance around the world and how those institutions structure state behavior. Comparative Politics seeks to understand different forms of government by comparing them to one another. We will also investigate key topics such as the state, political culture, ethnicity, nationalism, authoritarianism & totalitarianism, democracy, development, globalization and political violence.

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• RELG 222 - Peace and Violence in the Bible

  RELG 222 - Peace and Violence in the Bible

  4.00 credit hours

  A survey course designed to examine the themes of peace, war, and violence in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the New Testament. Special attention is given to the historical context in which the Bible was written and the portrayals of God that result.

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• RELG 240 - Religious Pluralism in the U.S

  RELG 240 - Religious Pluralism in the U.S

  4.00 credit hours

  A study of the multi-religious panorama of the U.S. Particular emphasis is placed on the voices of minority traditions and how religious commitments and freedoms are negotiated in the context of religious pluralism.

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• RELG 270 - Judaism

  RELG 270 - Judaism

  4.00 credit hours

  A course on the beliefs, traditions, and history of Judaism. Special attention is given to the Jewish experience, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries.

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• RELG 280 - Islam

  RELG 280 - Islam

  4.00 credit hours

  This course provides an overview of basic Islamic beliefs and practices through an examination of Islamic theology as articulated in Islamic classical traditions and reinterpreted for today. The course analyzes the impact of Islamic beliefs and values on social and cultural practices, and on the formation of institutions, communities, and identities.

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Advanced Elective

Four credit hours from the following:

• GSST 350 - Gender and World Religions

  GSST 350 - Gender and World Religions

  4.00 credit hours

  An analysis of feminist thought in global religious traditions. This course discusses women's redefinition of traditional concepts, rituals, and practices in a number of religious traditions across the globe.

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• FREN 370 - The Maghreb

  FREN 370 - The Maghreb

  4.00 credit hours

  A survey of the literature, theory and cultural production in French from the Maghreb. Taught in French.

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• LEAD 350 - Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution

  LEAD 350 - Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution

  4.00 credit hours

  Students discover the origins of and build a conceptual framework for understanding ethnic and religious conflict. The approach will be interdisciplinary and examine the central causes, consequences, and ultimately solutions for resolving ethnic and religious conflict. We will use numerous case studies to explore the key conceptual and theoretical areas and questions within the field. The reading is plentiful, but thought provoking, and should enable you to explore the dynamics of global conflict with greater rigor and precision. Come prepared for a stimulating academic experience.

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• RELG 344 - Religion and the Political Order

  RELG 344 - Religion and the Political Order

  4.00 credit hours

  An examination of primary texts from the history of religious political philosophy with an eye to their relevance for understanding current events and challenges at the intersection of religion and politics. Emphasis is on Jewish, Christian and Muslim sources.

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• SGBH 313 - Reading the Qur'an

  SGBH 313 - Reading the Qur'an

  4.00 credit hours

  An exploration of the holy book of Islam. Students will read the Qur'an in its entirety, along with selected parallel passages from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and excerpts from an early biography of the Prophet Muhammad.

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