Middle Eastern and South Asian StudiesMinor

Students in the minor will pursue a track either in the Middle East or South Asia. The requirements in both tracks include a core course, two language courses, and two or three elective courses.

Requirements for the Middle East Track

• Core Course: MESAS 100 or MESAS 200
• Language Courses: Two language courses in sequence in a single language of Arabic, Modern Hebrew, or Persian. The language course progression is approved by the department.
• Elective Courses: Two or three elective courses in MESAS to reach the 18-credit hour minimum (to be chosen in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies).

Requirements for the South Asia Track

• Core Course: MESAS 102 or MESAS 202
• Language Courses: Two language courses in sequence in a single language in Hindi, Persian, or Tibetan. The language course progression is approved by the department. 
• Elective Courses: Two or three elective courses in MESAS to reach the 18-credit hour minimum (to be chosen in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies). 

*No more than two courses may be taken outside of MESAS (e.g. study abroad, transfer credit) for the minor.