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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

vacant
ias_advisor@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-4157
101 Stephens Hall

General Catalog Description

http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=M+E+STU

Departmental Website

http://ias.berkeley.edu/iastp2006/ProgramProfile.asp?code=MES

Other Majors to Consider

Near Eastern Studies
Religious Studies
Peace & Conflict Studies
Development Studies
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Gender & Women's Studies
Political Science