Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Hebrew)

The interdisciplinary studies major in middle eastern languages and cultures provides students with knowledge of political, cultural, literary, linguistic and historical issues of the Middle East. Students will be able to evaluate the significance, quality and veracity of information gathered in the literature and to apply it effectively. Students will also articulate research results clearly and effectively.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Satisfactorily complete IDS 4906 Interdisciplinary Research Thesis (capping 7-12 credits of thesis research), graded according to department rubric.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Identify, describe and explain political, cultural, literary, linguistic and historical issues of the Middle East.
2. Evaluate the significance, quality and veracity of information gathered in the literature and apply it effectively.
3. Articulate research results clearly and effectively in speech and in writing in an accepted style of presentation.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Direct assessment of research in the thesis