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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES)

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) is a multidisciplinary program that aims to enrich the understanding of a broadly conceived “Asia” in relation to other parts of the world. The AMES curriculum includes the study of history, politics, religion, literature, fine and media arts, performance, expressive and ritual culture, and the major languages of the region. Its curriculum consists of course offerings encompassing a diverse range of topics that involve East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. Students select a track in either East Asian Studies or Middle Eastern Studies. The AMES curriculum includes four minor programs of study including minors in East Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, South Asian Studies and Comparative and Diaspora Studies of Asia and the Middle East. AMES concentrators and AMES minors are encouraged to combine their academic study with service learning, study away, or study abroad.

AMES concentrators are required to complete 38 credit hours, including AMES 250 (core course) and AMES 493 (capstone course).  AMES students are encouraged to look into allied programs such as Global Studies for complementary courses and intellectual exchange. Students are encouraged to pursue advanced research through AMES 495  -AMES 496  (Senior Honors). Please consult with a faculty member in AMES if you are interested in the program.

Programs and Course Descriptions

Programs

• Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies (BA in International Studies)
• Comparative Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Track, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies (BA in International Studies)
• East Asian Studies Track, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies (BA in International Studies)
• East Asian Studies, Minor
• Middle Eastern Studies Track, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies (BA in International Studies)
• Middle Eastern Studies, Minor
• South Asian Studies, Minor

Courses

• AMES 200 - Transfer Elective Credit
• AMES 250 - Critical Issues in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 280 - Beyond Kung Fu: Asians in Film
• AMES 290 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 300 - Transfer Elective Credit
• AMES 312 - Global Asian Cities: Learning from Dubai
• AMES 320 - Islamophobia and Orientalism
• AMES 330 - Palestine-Israel: A Dialogue
• AMES 331 - Political Violence in the Middle East
• AMES 332 - Sex & Race in Plays & Films: Pedagogies Towards Freedom & Justice
• AMES 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance
• AMES 345 - Psychoanalysis in the Global South
• AMES 348 - What is Decolonization?
• AMES 351 - Short Course in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 380 - Media & Agency Mobilization
• AMES 385 - AMES Student Think Tank
• AMES 390 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 460 - Practicum in AMES
• AMES 480 - Independent Study in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 493 - Senior Research in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 495 - Senior Honors in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• AMES 496 - Senior Honors in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies