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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Letter from Dr. Anne Betteridge, Director of Near Eastern Studies Undergraduate Studies and Christine Dykgraaf, Near Eastern Studies Undergraduate Advisor
The Department of Near Eastern Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to instruction in the principal languages of the area (Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Hebrew), relevant courses are available in religion, literature, geography, political science, history, sociology, archeology, linguistics and architecture -- often in cooperation with the respective discipline department. BA Tracks in Near Eastern Studies include, Languages and Cultures, Islamic and Middle Eastern Civilization, or Ancient Near Eastern Civilization.  Students seek degrees in this department out of general interest in this part of the world, often with a view to government service, an academic career, a position in international business, or preparation for advanced study in this or other fields. The department, in close cooperation with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies,  facilitates opportunities for study in the Middle East. 

Apply to the Program    UA Catalog Requirements, Near Eastern Studies Major.  Catalog Requirements for a Minor in NES, ARB, PRS and TURK

NES, Arabic, Persian and Turkish Catalog Course Descriptions.  Selected Course Syllabi

Related UA Web Pages: Arabic, Hebrew (Judaic Studies: Outside Link), Persian, Turkish

The major for the Bachelor of Arts degree requires two years or the equivalent of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hebrew or other appropriate language. All courses are chosen in consultation with and approved by the departmental Undergraduate Advisor, Christine Dykgraaf.

BA Degree Requirements
The following are required for an undergraduate degree
in Near Eastern Studies: 

1. Two years (or equivalent) of a Near Eastern Language. (Currently available: Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Hebrew)  2. A minimum of 31 units in Near Eastern Studies, not counting the first year of a Near Eastern language. Courses may be taken with the prefix of ARB, NES, PRS, TURK, JUS or other prefix provided it is cross listed with NES 3. NES 277a and NES  277b, History of the Middle East 4. Other course requirements vary with the student's elected areas of concentration (SEE BELOW).
NES 'Finish in Four' BA Program Outline

Students will select one of the following tracks.

Languages & Cultures
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Islamic & Middle Eastern Civilization
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Ancient Near Eastern Civilization
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1. Six units of advanced courses in the chosen Middle Eastern language, or a year of a second Middle Eastern language. (First year of a second Middle Eastern language will count toward the 31 units required by the major); 

2. Nine additional upper division units, at least six of which must relate to language and literature (consult with departmental advisor).

 1. NES 334, Islamic Thought (3 units); 

2. Twelve additional upper division units, at least nine of which must relate to Middle Eastern history and/or culture (consult with the undergraduate advisor Christine Dykgraaf).

 1. NES 372A,  Religion of Israel in Ancient Times (3 units); 

2.  Twelve additional upper division units, at least nine of which must relate to the ancient Near East (consult with the departmental advisor).

 Undergraduate Minor

Near Eastern Studies

The Department of Near Eastern Studies offers a BA minor in NES, Arabic (ARB), Persian (PRS) and Turkish (TURK).  Requirements for a BA minor in Near Eastern Studies consist of 18 units of NES, ARB, PRS or TURK courses.  

For more information, please e-mail us at: neareast@u.arizona.edu or Professor Dykgraaf at dykgraaf@email.arizona.edu. 

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