The Josef Korbel School has a growing and expanding regional emphasis on the Middle East. Currently, there are several professors who teach and conduct research on the politics and societies of the Middle East (and the broader Islamic world). As well, we have a very active Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME) that brings speakers to campus with a focus on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Middle East Discussion Group performs a similar function. It is simply an ad-hoc group of students and faculty who meet regularly to discuss topical issues relevant to the contemporary politics and societies of the Middle East. Students interested in a deeper grasp of the region should also consult the Department of Languages and Literature (where Arabic and Hebrew courses are offered) and the Department of Religion and the Center for Judaic Studies.
Faculty
Teaching faculty:
Nader Hashemi
Micheline Ishay
Joseph Szyliowicz
Centers, institutes and student groups
Center for Judaic Studies
Center on Rights Development
Department of Languages and Literatures
Department of Religious Studies
Human Rights and Human Welfare
Middle East Discussion Group
Course offerings
For students interested in designing a concentration in Middle East studies, at least one course must be region-specific. Region-specific courses include:
INTS 4524: Introduction to Middle East and Islamic Politics
INTS 4526: Modern Islamic Political Thought
INTS 4535: Great Books on the Middle East
INTS 4924: Democratization in the Middle East
INTS 4384: The Middle East and US Security
INTS 4878: Religion and Politics: Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan
INTS 4710: Human Rights in the Middle East
All concentrations must be approved by the degree director and the Director of Student
Affairs, Susan Rivera.
In addition, students can incorporate a Middle East focus into the following courses:
INTS 4940: Introduction to Human Rights
INTS 4525: Religion and State in Comparative Perspective
INTS 4875: Human Rights and Foreign Policy
INTS 4851: Theories of Non-Violence
INTS 4934: Intervention: Policies and Practices-Shaping the Global Order
INTS 4543: Religion and International Studies: The Apocalyptic Tradition
INTS 4937: Human Rights and the International Refugee System
INTS 4987: Contemporary Slavery and Human Trafficking
INTS 4362: Discrimination, Minorities and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
INTS 4501: Comparative Politics: States and Societies in the 21st Century
INTS 4939: Human Rights: Genocide
INTS 4941: Human Rights and International Organizations
INTS 4936: International Law and Human Rights
INTS 4711: Politics of Democracy and Development
INTS 4468: Politics of Development
INTS 4367: Global Health Affairs
INTS 4435: Health and Development
INTS 4495: Civil Wars and International Responses
INTS 4715: Problems and Challenges of Democratization
INTS 4920: Conflict Resolution
Internships
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Relevant news and articles
Professor Nader Hashemi reacts to Ahmadinejad's recent "anti-capitalist" declarations (video)
Ambassador Hill on the next chapter in Iraq
Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East seeks to build awareness through education
Q&A with former Korbel Dean Tom Farer on Turkey
