Gulf Studies Program at AUK Awards Second Certificate

Adam H. Lary became the second student to receive a certificate from the Gulf Studies Program at the American University of Kuwait, coordinated by Dr. Marjorie Kelly, Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Lary is a West Point cadet who will be returning to the U.S. in early June to complete his B.A. in Engineering Psychology. While spending the Spring semester at AUK, he took courses in history, international relations, and anthropology as well as beginning the study of Arabic. He also enjoyed meeting Kuwaiti students and traveling locally to learn firsthand about Arab culture and history.

The Gulf Studies Certificate Program is designed for visiting students or non-degree-seeking students who wish to spend a semester at AUK, focusing on regional history, politics, society, culture, and the arts. Students are required to take a total of twelve hours from a growing list of courses that includes Islamic Art, the History of Kuwait, and Arab Society and Culture.