For additional program information on a Middle Eastern Studies Minor in Program at Cleveland Middle Eastern Studies State University: please contact: A Unique Area of Study Dr. Abed el-Rahman Tayyara in Northeast Ohio Director 216.687.5138 | [email protected]

The Middle East has been playing a vital role in the evolution of the intellectual, religious, and political history of humanity. Due to its geopolitical location, the Middle East occupies a significant economic and strategic place in world economy and politics. Completing a minor in Middle Eastern Studies will prepare students for regional, national, and international careers and enhance students’ global education and integration into world politics. It will also increase awareness about the people of the Middle East and their culture and provide a better Cleveland State University COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES understanding of an interconnected College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences global citizenship. Middle Eastern Studies MINOR IN MIDDLE Rhodes Tower, Room 1606 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 EASTERN STUDIES

SP20 class.csuohio.edu/middle-eastern Requirements for a Minor in • WLC 284 – Arab Civilization and Culture Career Opportunities in Middle Middle Eastern Studies • PSC 332 – Politics in the Middle East Eastern Studies • PSC 339 – Political Economy of the Middle A minor in Middle Eastern Studies consists of East and North Africa A minor in Middle Eastern Studies provides a a minimum of 17 credit hours. No grade below • REL 364 – Islam foundation for, and complement to, multiple “C” in a minor course may count toward the • REL 366 – Modern Islamic Movements majors at Cleveland State, including the social minor. The required core and elective courses are • REL 367 – Muslim Relations with Christians sciences, arts and humanities, business and the distributed as follows: and Jews science. Core Course • REL 368 – Religion in the Israeli-Palestinian Because of its complementary nature, a student Conflict with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies may One core course (3 credits) • REL 369 – Everyday Life in Muslim Societies find enhanced opportunities in the private sector, • ARB/HIS/PSC 274 – An Introduction to • REL 475/WLC 375/HIS 388 – The Qur’an: including international business, marketing and the Middle East Language, History, and Religion public affairs. In addition, students may find the Intermediate Level Language All courses are 3 credit hours. minor advantageous when pursuing positions in either the non-governmental or governmental Demonstrate intermediate level skill of a Middle Study Abroad sector, including education and research, Eastern language (Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, The Middle Eastern Studies program offers study healthcare, law enforcement or national security. Persian, Syriac, or Turkish). Only 8 credit hours abroad opportunities where students, either in an can count toward the minor. Career include: individual or a faculty-led setting, can enhance • Public Relations Electives their knowledge (including language proficiency) • Law Enforcement about the history and the politics of the region. 2 elective classes (6 credits) from the following • Military Services Students can earn up to 10 credits (depending on courses: • Communications the time period and the number of hours). For more • ART 353 – Art of the Islamic World • Foreign Services information contact the director of the program. • HIS 377 – History of Islamic Civilizations • Hotel/Restaurant Management • HIS 385 – History of the Middle East to 1405 • Industry • HIS 386 – History of Islamic Gunpowder • Teaching Empires, 1301-1798 • Research • HIS 387 – Modern Middle East • Tourism • WLC 235 – Arab Film • International Business • WLC 245 – Arabic Resources of Cleveland • Advertising • WLC 278 – Gender Boundaries and • Banking Sexuality in the Arab World • Import/Export

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