African & Middle Eastern Studies Certificate

Required (3 crs.)

• INTL 200 - Introduction to International Studies Concepts and Methods Credits: 3
• Or an approved substitute

• Majors, minors, and students adding a Certificate in a second world area must consult with the Director of International Studies to choose an appropriate substitute course and complete an Exception Form.

Electives (9 crs.)

The remaining three courses must concentrate on one world area (Africa & Middle East, Asia, Europe, or Latin America). Two of the elective courses must be at the 300-level or higher. No courses may be double-counted between a Certificate and the International Studies major or minor, or a second Certificate in another world area. A complete list of approved courses is available on the International Studies website www.ship.edu/ism. Study abroad and advanced language study are strongly encouraged and may satisfy elective credit.

* = Requires an appropriate topic and an Exception Form signed by the Director of International Studies for approval.

• *  ENGL 385 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
• FREN 150 - French Civilization Credits: 3
• FREN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World Credits: 3
• FREN 331 - Masterpieces of Francophone Literature Credits: 3
• *  FREN 380 - Aspects De La Civilisation FranÇaise/Francophone Credits: 3
• *  FREN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature Credits: 3
• *  FREN 490 - Selected Topics in French Credits: 3
• GEOG 415 - Geography of Africa Credits: 3
• *  GEOG 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1-3
• HIST 339 - The Central Islamic Lands, 500-1700 Credits: 3
• HIST 344 - History of the Modern Middle East Credits: 3
• INTL 283 - Selected Topics in International Studies Africa & Middle East Studies Credits: 3-6
• INTL 383 - Selected Topics in International Studies Africa & Middle East Studies Credits: 3-6
• INTL 393 - International Studies Internship - African & Middle Eastern Studies Credits: 3-6