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Middle East and Central Asian Studies Certificate
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General Information:
The Middle East is the most significant and consequential region shaping contemporary world politics and dynamics. Strong knowledge of the Middle East is a major asset to graduates seeking employment in governmental institutions and the private sector, or going on to graduate school and into academia. The Middle East Studies Center's Middle East and Central Asia Certificate provides students with the opportunity for a rich multidisciplinary learning experience, with a choice of courses in the fields of international relations, geography, history, political science, religious studies, sociology/anthropology, and modern languages, among others. The program defines the “Middle East” broadly, encompassing the study of adjacent regions including Central Asia and the larger Muslim world. Two semesters of Arabic, Hebrew, or another regional language are required. The 18 hour Certificate may be awarded both to undergraduate students and to students who have already earned a Bachelor’s degree who complete the requirements.
Certificate Requirements:
"Enroll in the program by completing the Certificate form (see below) and the University certificate form (see below)."
A total of 18 credit hours of undergraduate course work from three categories of courses listed bellow, with the approval of the Directors, with a grade of C or higher.
1) Core Requirements: (6 credits)
Select one of the following courses (3 credits):
INR 3274 International Relations of the Middle East
GEA 3635 Population and Geography of the Middle East
CPO 3403 Politics of the Middle East
Select one of the following courses (3 credits)
INR 4082 Islam in International Relations
REL 3362 Islamic Faith and Society
REL 3320 Moses, Jesus, Mohammed
REL 4666 Voice of the Prophet/The Prophet Speaks
REL 4993 Interpreting the Quran: Gender & Jihad
NOTE: All courses listed in the above two core categories, with the exception of two courses chosen by student as “core”, could also be taken as “Electives”. The above courses are thus listed below in the Elective section.
2) Language Requirement (up to 6 credits):
Students are required to obtain two semesters or equivalent of a Middle Eastern language (e.g. Arabic or Hebrew). Exemption from this requirement may be obtained through a proficiency examination administered by the FIU Department of Modern Languages or the Middle East Studies Center. Language courses are listed below.
ARA 3130 Arabic I
ARA 3131 Arabic II
ARA 3210 Intermediate Arabic
HBR 1120 Hebrew I
HBR 1121 Hebrew II
HBR 2200 Intermediate Hebrew
HBR 3100 Biblical Hebrew I
HBR 3101 Biblical Hebrew II
3) Elective Courses (6 credits):
All students are to choose two courses (6 credits) from the courses listed below:
ANT 4930 Topics: People of the Middle East
ARA 3993 Arabic Language and Culture
CPO 4930 Topics: Iraq-Politics and Society
CPO 4401 The Arab-Israeli Conflict
EUH 4123 Medieval Holy War
EVR 3402 Asian Environmental Issues
GEA 3554 Geography of Russia and Central Eurasia
GEA 3705 Geography of Central Asia and the Caucasus
HIS 3314 Women and Gender in Medieval Eurasia
HIS 4930 Topics: History of Modern Middle East
INR 3226 International Relations of Central Asia and the Caucuses
INR 3262 International Relations of Russia and the Former USSR
REL 3220 Moses, Priests and Prophets
REL 3314 Religion on the Silk Road
REL 4361 Women in Islam
REL 4312 Jews of Asia
In addition to the courses listed above, relevant special topics, independent study, study abroad credits, and area studies or comparative studies courses may also, with the approval of the Directors, be applied. Students must consult the list of eligible courses announced at the beginning of the academic year or semester through the Center.
For more information, contact the Middle East Studies Center, DM 369A. Email: mesc@fiu.edu; phone: (305) 348-1792.
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Courses for Spring 2010
| Class Number |
Course ID |
Course Name |
Department |
Instructor |
Campus |
Day |
Time |
| ASH 3223 |
25192 |
Mid East History: 1800 to Present (Core) |
Politics & International Relations |
Logrono-Narbona |
MMC |
MWF |
11:00-11:50 am |
| CPO 4930 |
25063 |
Topics in Comparative Politics: Iraq |
Politics & International Relations |
Lucas |
MMC |
MWF |
11:00-11:50 am |
| GEA 3635 |
16122 |
Pop/Geo of the Middle East (Core) |
GSS |
Smith |
MMC |
MWF |
2:00 - 2:50 pm |
| INR 3274 |
17976 |
Intl Rel Middle East (Core) |
Politics & International Relations |
MacDonald |
BBC |
MWF |
10:00 - 10:50 am |
| INR 3274 |
18970 |
Intl Rel Middle East (Core) |
Politics & International Relations |
Mirzoyan |
ONLINE |
ONLINE |
ONLINE |
| INR 4082 |
19138 |
Islam in IR (Core) |
Politics & International Relations |
Mesbahi |
ONLINE |
ONLINE |
ONLINE |
| INR 4335 |
15050 |
Strat Stds/Natl Security |
Politics & International Relations |
Al-Khalili |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
2:00 - 3:15 pm |
| REL 3308 |
26577 |
Studies in World Religions |
Religious Studies |
Alvarez |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
11:00-12:15 pm |
| REL 3672 |
26139 |
Rel & Soc. In Israel |
Religious Studies |
Zohar |
MMC |
M |
3:00 - 4:30 pm |
| REL 4312 |
24879 |
Jews of Asia |
Religious Studies |
Katz |
MMC |
W |
2:00 - 4:45 pm |
| REL 4361 |
24882 |
Women in Islam |
Religious Studies |
Musa |
MMC |
MWF |
2:00 - 2:50 pm |
| REL 4364 |
26578 |
Interpreting the Quran: Gender & Jihad (Core) |
Religious Studies |
Musa |
MMC |
MWF |
1:00 - 1:50 pm |
Language Courses
| Class Number |
Course ID |
Course Name |
Department |
Instructor |
Campus |
Day |
Time |
| ARA 1130 |
13120 |
Arabic I |
Modern Languages |
Hamady |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
8:30-10:45 am |
| ARA 1130 |
17678 |
Arabic I |
Modern Languages |
Istifan |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
7:50- 10 pm |
| ARA 1131 |
13122 |
Arabic II |
Modern Languages |
Hamady |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
12:30 - 3:15 pm |
| ARA 2240 |
17948 |
Intermediate Arabic Conversation |
Modern Languages |
Hamady |
MMC |
Tu/Th |
11:00- 12:15 pm |
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