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The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Cultures and Languages

Courses

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Spring 2027 Courses (Coming soon!)

Autumn 2026 Courses

Arabic

Hebrew & Jewish Studies

Islamic Studies

Persian architecture - fresco and plasterwork, Isfahan

Persian Studies

South Asia Studies

Turkish and Central Asia Studies

Summer Intensive Arabic Program

Arabic Tutoring

Upcoming Events

Tue, November 17, 2026

Egyptian Papyri and the "Scroll Approach": Reassessing Text Density and Literary Capacities in First-Millennium BCE Manuscripts

5:15 pm
Hagerty Hall Rm 042

Recent News

November 1, 2026

Annual World Language Party on 10/22 was a Success!

Once again, the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CLLC) hosted its annual World Language Party on October 22. It was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and…

November 1, 2026

Annual Scholarships and Awards for Undergraduate and Graduate Students - Applications Open December 1st

To find more detailed information, please check out the Melton Center.

November 1, 2026

NESA - Postdoctoral Scholar to Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Digital Visual Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa

NESA has started its search for a "Postdoc to Tenure-Track" position in Digital Visual Cultures of the Middle East & North Africa. We would like a strong applicant pool, so please feel free to share…

June 3, 2026

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Dr. Muhammad Habib

By Marie-Therese Labaki

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Spring 2026 Arabic Calligraphy Workshop! We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, partners, and especially Dr. Muhammad Habib for making this…