Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic Studies (AAPTIS)

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

The division of Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic Studies (AAPTIS) offers instruction at the introductory to the advanced level in medieval and modern Arabic, Armenian, Persian, and Turkish languages and literatures. Courses in the histories and cultures of select regions represented by these language groups are also offered as are a wide range of topics in Islamic studies. The concentrator in AAPTIS can select from one of five options within the division designed to meet the special interests of the student: Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, or Islamic Studies.

Prerequisite to Concentration. All Near Eastern Studies concentrators must complete the prerequisite course 100, Peoples of the Middle East.

Concentration. A concentrator in AAPTIS must complete four terms of a single language or three terms of intensive language training. Fourth-term proficiency in Arabic, Armenian, Persian, or Turkish satisfies the language requirement of the College of LS&A. AAPTIS concentrators must also select five other courses in the languages, literatures, linguistics, histories, cultures, and religions most closely related to their language of choice. Two of the five courses must be at the 400-level or above. The concentrator must complete two elective cognate courses outside the division of concentration. These courses must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies and the concentration advisor. Students in Islamic Studies must either concentrate on Arabic (four terms) or complete two terms of Arabic and two terms of Armenian, Persian, or Turkish depending on their area of focus.

The student should consult with the director of undergraduate studies and the faculty advisor in selecting the appropriate concentration program. Please contact the departmental secretary to make an appointment with the concentration advisor.

Courses in Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic Studies