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Curriculum<br />
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES<br />
Middle East Studies provides students with a firm grounding in the historical themes and traditions<br />
of the Middle East, a working knowledge of Arabic, and a broad understanding of the politics and<br />
life of the Middle East, preparing graduates of the program to enter careers in public affairs and the<br />
private sector.<br />
Students concentrating in the Middle East should take at least one course in the area each semester.<br />
Over the two year program six Middle East courses are required for a Middle East concentration. All<br />
Middle East major students are required to complete a 75-page research paper (an M.A. Thesis) that<br />
involves primary research under the supervision of the Middle East faculty. Students in the Middle East<br />
Studies Program are strongly encouraged to spend a summer in a country in the Middle East so that<br />
they may study and improve their Arabic.<br />
Fall 2011<br />
Political Islam and Change<br />
in the Middle East<br />
Karim Mezran<br />
Spring 2012<br />
The Israel-Palestine Conflict:<br />
History, Politics, Narratives<br />
Raffaella Del Sarto<br />
Political Leadership of the Middle East<br />
Sanam Vakil<br />
For a full description of Middle East Studies<br />
courses, see the Academics section of the SAIS<br />
<strong>Bologna</strong> website.<br />
“The program has really<br />
exceeded my expectations,<br />
especially in terms of<br />
professional development.<br />
Many of the students have<br />
substantial work experience<br />
and are tremendously helpful<br />
in learning more about<br />
various professional fields.”<br />
Marco Zefferino<br />
Quiliano, Italy<br />
M.A. Candidate (BC11)<br />
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