Examples of possible Area Studies concentrations:

African Studies: Combines coursework and experiential learning in politics, economics, history, literature, sociology and anthropology, and religion, along with Arabic when doing a North African focus.
European Studies: Combines coursework with off-campus experiences in a language with courses in history, politics, literature, art, economics, and philosophy.
Middle Eastern Studies: Combines courses in Arabic, politics, economics, and religion with work in history and sociology and anthropology, and potential off-campus experience.
Russian and East European Studies: Combines courses in history, politics, economics, religion, and literature, and potential off-campus experience.
Analysis of a global issue, such as economic development, immigration, health care, hunger, clean water, human trafficking, foreign trade, or microfinance through related coursework, independent research and experiential learning.

Area Studies students will determine, in consultation with the Chair of Area Studies, the official name of the major or minor that will appear on the transcript. The region or topic of emphasis will be included, such as Area Studies: Eastern Europe, Area Studies: African Health Care, or Area Studies: Middle East.

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