Introduction
The interdisciplinary Middle East Studies major contributes to Dickinson’s coverage of global affairs. The major combines language study with courses in the humanities and social sciences, including a capstone senior research course. Majors may choose to study for one or two semesters in the Arab world or Israel.
Courses appropriate for prospective majors
MEST/HIST 121, Middle East to 1750
MEST/HIST 122, Middle East since 1750
MEST 200, Topics in Middle East Studies
Introductory courses that fulfill distribution requirements
Division II:
MEST/HIST 121, Middle East to 1750
MEST/HIST 122, Middle East since 1750
Comparative Civilization:
MEST/History 121, Middle East to 1750
MEST/History 122, Middle East since 1750
For course descriptions and requirements for the major, please please refer to the Academic Bulletin: Middle East Studies.
Opportunities for off-campus study
Students should consult with the program coordinator and the Office of Global Education to determine suitable opportunities for off-campus study. For students taking Arabic, Dickinson has Partner Programs with AMIDEAST in Rabat, Morocco, and Amman, Jordan, and with the American University in Cairo. For students taking Modern Hebrew, Dickinson has Partner Programs with Ben-Gurion University in Beer-Sheva, and Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, and with the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.
Additional remarks
Related activities: When appropriate, Middle East Studies offers films and lectures that are coordinated with the core courses, but which are open to the entire community, often in cooperation with the participating departments.
Further information: Information on the major and minor as well as on the particular courses being offered each semester are available from the Middle East Studies Program Coordinator.