Departmental Notes

Please check our website, www.mec.utah.edu for a listing of all courses that will fulfill Middle East Studies major and minor requirements. For course descriptions click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 14240
  • Instructor: WASILEWSKA, EWA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 12

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 14237
  • Instructor: SAFIULLAH, SHEIKH--SAFI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6
  • Class Number: 17055
  • Instructor: Devir, Nathan
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3
  • Class Number: 14239
  • Instructor: EL HUSSEINI, ALI
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

MID E 3880 - 003 Special Topics


CLAC (Arabic): Optional 1-credit section taught in Arabic. To be taken in conjunction with MIDE 4107: Model Arab League. Roughly two years of language experience in or outside classroom is highly recommended. For more information about CLAC courses, please see http://ias.utah.edu/language/clac.php

MID E 3880 - 003 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 18727
  • Instructor: SALAH, SHEREEN
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

CLAC (Arabic): Optional 1-credit section taught in Arabic. To be taken in conjunction with MIDE 4107: Model Arab League. Roughly two years of language experience in or outside classroom is highly recommended. For more information about CLAC courses, please see http://ias.utah.edu/language/clac.php

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 12219
  • Instructor: WASILEWSKA, EWA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 19

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

MID E 4107 - 001 Model Arab League


To obtain a permission code for the course, please write the Middle East Studies program at ias@utah.edu. This course includes optional travel to the national debates held in Washington, D.C.. If a student elects to participate in the national debates, a portion of these costs will need to be covered by the student.

MID E 4107 - 001 Model Arab League

  • Class Number: 13407
  • Instructor: SANDERS, APRIL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

To obtain a permission code for the course, please write the Middle East Studies program at ias@utah.edu. This course includes optional travel to the national debates held in Washington, D.C.. If a student elects to participate in the national debates, a portion of these costs will need to be covered by the student.

MID E 4510 - 001 Introduction to Islam

MID E 4510 - 001 Introduction to Islam

  • Class Number: 11196
  • Instructor: YAVUZ, M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 17056
  • Instructor: SORKHABI, RASOUL B
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 17054
  • Instructor: FIROUZBAKHCH, KATTY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

MID E 6880 - 090 Enviro Issues in Africa & Asia


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

MID E 6880 - 090 Enviro Issues in Africa & Asia

  • Class Number: 17702
  • Instructor: SORKHABI, RASOUL B
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/