Middle Eastern Studies
The interdisciplinary major in Middle Eastern Studies is designed to allow students to pursue a broad and balanced course of study that will give them a basic familiarity with the culture and history of the region; its basic geographic, demographic, and ethnographic characteristics; the course of recent political, economic, social, and cultural change; and at least one of the Middle Eastern languages of today.
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Middle Eastern Studies Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
- Near Eastern Studies 10*, or Middle Eastern Studies 10*, or History 12*
- two years of a Middle Eastern language: Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish (At least one semester of the language requirement must be completed or in progress before admission to the major.*)
Note: prerequisites may be in progress at time of declaration.
Recommended: Middle Eastern Studies 20
Departmental Contact
Saba Sohail
saba_sohail@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-4159
101 Stephens Hall #2306
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=M+E+STU
Departmental Website
http://iastp.berkeley.edu/Programs.asp
Other Majors to Consider
Near Eastern Studies
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Development Studies
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Gender & Women's Studies
Political Science