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Middle East Studies

Religious Studies Department
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
Humanities & Social Sciences 4034
Telephone: (805) 893-2160
E-mail: relst@religion.ucsb.edu


 

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MES 45. Introduction to Middle East Studies
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Surveys the peoples, cultures, and societies of the wider Middle East with a focus on contemporary social, economic, and political life and structure. Course examines among others such concepts as tradition, modernity, autocracy, democracy and political transition.
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MES 145. Model Arab League
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Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Enrollment Comments: May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units but only 8 units can count toward the major.
In-depth study of political, strategic, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Arab world as seen from the perspective of the Arab League. Each year a different Arab country is the focus. Students also practice causcusing, speaking, and drafting resolutions.
MES 195. Senior Honors Thesis
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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department; senior standing; open to Middle East Studies majors who have a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.75 GPA in the major
Projects for advanced work in Middle East Studies in conjunction with individual members of the faculty and developed by students. For students who wish to graduate with distinction in the Middle East Studies major.