SAME - South Asian & Middle Eastern

SAME Class Schedule

Courses

SAME 150   Lang&Culture of Arab World   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as ARAB 150. See ARAB 150.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 152   The New Middle East   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as PS 152. See PS 152.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West
Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

SAME 199   Undergraduate Open Seminar   credit: 1 to 5 Hours.

Special topics in Middle Eastern or South Asian studies; content is variable. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

SAME 208   Cultures & Literatures of South Asia   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as ASST 208, CWL 208 and REL 208. See REL 208.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 211   The Arab-Israeli Conflict   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as CWL 211 and JS 211. See CWL 211.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Western

SAME 212   Israeli Cinema and Television   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as CWL 212 and JS 212. See JS 212.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Western

SAME 214   Introduction to Islam   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as REL 214. See REL 214.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Hist & Phil
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 223   The Qur'an (Koran)   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as CWL 223, REL 223. See REL 223.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 250   Introduction to Middle East Studies   credit: 3 Hours.

Introduction to the study of the region known as the "Middle East." Students will gain an appreciation of the variety of cultures, ethnicities, and religious traditions in the region, as well as how recent history has changed long standing norms, and the resulting challenges.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 260   Mystics and Saints in Islam   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as REL 260. See REL 260.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Humanities - Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 265   Central Asian Societies   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as REES 265 and SOC 265. See SOC 265.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West
Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

SAME 272   Language and Culture in Turkey   credit: 3 Hours.

Same as ANTH 272, GLBL 272, and TURK 270. See TURK 270.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West

SAME 490   Special Topics   credit: 3 or 4 Hours.

Study of selected topics in Middle Eastern studies; content is variable. Check Class Schedule for specific topics each semester. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hour. May be repeated in separate terms as topics vary to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours.

SAME 590   Independent Study   credit: 0 to 4 Hours.

Directed reading or research on selected topics for graduate students. 0 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms up to 8 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor supervising the work.

SAME 599   Thesis Research   credit: 0 to 8 Hours.

Researching and writing a thesis in consultation with a faculty adviser. 0 to 8 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate semesters to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.A. program in Middle Eastern or South Asian Studies and consent of the Director of the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.