Middle East Studies

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Major in Middle East Studies The course offerings in the major are designed to provide an understanding of the dynamics that have shaped the literary, linguistic, visual, social and political histories of Middle Eastern societies past and present.

MES Alumna Profile Middle East Studies alumni are doing great things!

Study a Language in MES Our language programs teach 14 modern and ancient Middle Eastern languages (on rotation). We encourage students to engage actively and interactively with reading, writing, listening and speaking each language.

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MES LSA Course Guide Subjects:

ARABIC (Arabic language)
ARMENIAN (Armenian language)
HEBREW (Hebrew language)
MELANG (Ancient languages)
PERSIAN (Persian language)
TURKISH (Turkish language)
MIDEAST (culture courses taught primarily in English)
- topics include: Biblical studies, Islamic studies, Jewish culture and religion, ancient civilizations, and others focused on Middle Eastern culture, literature, linguistics, history, and visual culture

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Afghanistan Series. A Conversation with Sonita Alizadeh and online film screening of Sonita

Sonita Alizadeh, Afghan rapper and activist

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Fellowship fund established in memory of Professor Michael Bonner

The City as Anthology: Eroticism and Urbanity in Early Modern Isfahan

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