Middle East Studies
The minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to questions related to the cultural, political, economic, and religious contexts of Middle Eastern countries, and the region’s diasporic communities. Because Middle East studies tend to be interdisciplinary by nature, courses in the program are listed separately under departments. Course offerings can be expanded by special topics within relevant departments, at the discretion of the director.
Why minor in Middle East Studies?
The Middle East Studies minor offers you broad exposure to the issues, developments and phenomena characteristic of the Middle East, along with the opportunity to establish proficiency in languages of the modern Middle East. You’ll be able to use this degree to situate yourself for careers in foreign or civil service, business, non-governmental organizations, and the academy.
Middle East Studies Faculty
Dr. Emann Allebban
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Faculty Profile
401.865.2061
eallebban@providence.edu
Dr. Ruth Ben Artzi
Associate Professor of Political Science
Faculty Profile
401.865.2840
rbenartz@providence.edu
Dr. Joan Branham
Professor of Art History
Faculty Profile
401.865.1789
JBRANHAM@providence.edu
Dr. Vefa Erginbas
Associate Professor of History
Faculty Profile
401.865.1660
erginbas@providence.edu
Dr. Sara Hassani
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Women’s Studies
Faculty Profile
401.865.2773
shassani@providence.edu
Dr. Bilal Ibrahim
Assistant Professor of Global Studies
Faculty Profile
401.865.1323
bibrahim@providence.edu
Dr. Margaret Manchester
Associate Professor of History
Faculty Profile
401.865.2846
mmanch@providence.edu
Dr. Gizem Zencirci
Middle East Studies Program Director
Faculty Profile
401.865.2365
fzencirc@providence.edu
