Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Culture Track (Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures)
Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements MLCCLTTRK
Requirements
The major requires at least 31 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Language Requirement. Four (4) courses in one (1) language (or equivalent proficiency):
- Arabic Language
- MELC-A 100 Elementary Arabic I
- MELC-A 150 Elementary Arabic II
- MELC-A 200 Intermediate Arabic I
- MELC-A 250 Intermediate Arabic II
- MELC-A 300 Advanced Arabic I
- MELC-A 350 Advanced Arabic II
- MELC-A 400 Advanced Arabic III
- MELC-A 450 Advanced Arabic IV
- Egyptian Language
- MELC-E 100 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian I
- MELC-E 150 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian II
- MELC-E 200 Intermediate Middle Egyptian
- MELC-E 250 Late Egyptian: Grammar and Texts
- MELC-E 300 Demotic Egyptian I: Grammar and Script
- MELC-E 350 Demotic Egyptian II: Persian and Ptolemaic Texts
- Hebrew Language
- JSTU-H 100 Elementary Modern Hebrew I
- JSTU-H 150 Elementary Modern Hebrew II
- JSTU-H 200 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
- JSTU-H 250 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
- JSTU-H 300 Advanced Modern Hebrew I
- JSTU-H 350 Advanced Modern Hebrew II
- Persian Courses
- CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I
- CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II
- CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
- CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
- CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I
- CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II
- Turkish Language
- CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I
- CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II
- CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
- CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
- CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I
- CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Focuses on developing basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100.
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100
- Description
- Continues work begun in MELC-A 100, focusing on the development of basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150.
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150
- Description
- Intermediate course focuses on progressively more complex grammatical structures; continued expansion of vocabulary; and development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through intensive oral/aural practice using audio and video materials. Includes study of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine).
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 200 or NELC-A 200.
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 200 or NELC-A 200
- Description
- Continues work from MELC-A 200, focusing on progressively more complex grammatical structures; continued expansion of vocabulary; and development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through intensive oral/aural practice using audio and video materials. Includes study of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine).
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 250 or NELC-A 250.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 250 or NELC-A 250; or consent of department
- Description
- Focuses on continued expansion of vocabulary, including appropriate collocations and idiomatic expressions, conjunctions, and accuracy in usage, improved pronunciation, and public speaking and presentation skills. Further develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through oral/aural practice, including interactions with native speakers and extensive use of media produced in Arabic.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 300 or NELC-A 300.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 300 or NELC-A 300; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues work begun in MELC-A 300, emphasizing contextually appropriate and accurate use of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Further develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through oral/aural practice, including interactions with native speakers and extensive use of media and other materials produced in Arabic.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 350 or NELC-A 350.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 350 or NELC-A 350; or consent of instructor
- Description
- An advanced Arabic language course, which builds on the Arabic structures and vocabulary taught in previous courses, with the goal of increasing proficiency in stylistic differences and usage.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 400 or NELC-A 400.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 400 or NELC-A 400; or consent of department
- Description
- Advanced Arabic language course that explores the cultural, religious, and socio-political contexts of Arabic countries through viewing Arabic films and engaging related materials in Arabic. Includes study of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine) and focuses on further developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 450 or NELC-A 450.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Middle Egyptian, the language of Ancient Egypt as spoken and written during the Middle Kingdom and early New Kingdom (c. 2000 BCE - 1400 BCE). Covers the rudiments of the hieroglyphic script and teaches basic Egyptian grammar and vocabulary.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 100, NELC-E 100, or NELC-E 101.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 100 or NELC-E 100 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Continues the introduction to Middle Egyptian, the language of Ancient Egypt, as spoken and written during the Middle Kingdom and early New Kingdom (c. 2000 BCE - 1400 BCE). Focuses on mastering the basics of hieroglyphic script, learning advanced Egyptian grammar and vocabulary, and reading edited hieroglyphic texts.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 150, NELC-E 102, or NELC-E 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 150 or NELC-E 150 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Readings from Middle Egyptian prose and poetic texts of intermediate difficulty. Texts will include fictional narratives, royal inscriptions, personal letters, religious texts and tomb autobiographies.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 200 or NELC-E 200.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 200 or NELC-E 200 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers the fundamentals of literary and documentary Late Egyptian, as written during the later New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Period, through the reading and study of literary and documentary texts and royal inscriptions.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 250 or NELC-E 250.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 250 or NELC-E 250 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Introduction to Demotic, the script and vernacular language of Ancient Egypt, in documented usage from around 650 BCE to around 450 CE.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 300 or NELC-E 300.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 300 or NELC-E 300 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Continues mastery of Demotic, the vernacular script and language of Egypt as written from circa 650 BCE to circa 450 CE.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 350 or NELC-E 350.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introductory course that lays groundwork for the study and use of Modern Hebrew, developing reading, writing, and conversational skills while building the necessary grammatical foundations. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-B 100 or JSTU-H 100.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 100 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills in Hebrew, laying the necessary grammatical foundation for intermediate Modern Hebrew.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-B 150 or JSTU-H 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 150 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continuation of JSTU-H 150, for students who choose the Modern Hebrew track. Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills, while expanding the grammatical foundation of students' Modern Hebrew knowledge.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 200 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills, while expanding the grammatical foundation of students' Modern Hebrew knowledge.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 250 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Reviews and completes the acquisition of the grammatical system of Modern Hebrew, using modern Israeli literary work and media resources, focusing on verbal and written communication skills.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 300 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Sets the foundations for the study of complete written works in Modern Hebrew, whether for literary or research purposes. Offers extensive practice of reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- No previous knowledge of Persian required. Introduces basic communication skills in modern standard Persian and familiarizes students with Persian's sounds, alphabet, and basic grammar. Students learn to read, write, speak, and comprehend simple to moderately complex sentences. Readings, class conversations, media programs, film viewing, and cultural activities introduce Persian cultures.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues Introductory Persian I. Further work on basic sentence structure to develop greater fluency in pronunciation, reading, and writing. With the aim of a working vocabulary of 700 words, students study compound verbs and other idiomatic expressions. Internet resources used extensively.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Covers a wide range of topics and intermediate to advanced grammar.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Concentrates on complex grammatical structures and vocabulary acquisition with emphasis on reading and writing skills, and fluency in modern colloquial pronunciation (Tehran dialect). Studies texts drawn from modern Iranian publications, authentic materials, and Internet resources.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Students examine the classical Persian tradition's rich legacy of historical, literary, and religious writings and learn the grammatical and lexical differences distinguishing classical from modern Persian. Introduction to basic research tools and reference works. Readings cover the range of classical Persian texts.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 351 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Continues and builds upon skills learned in CEUS-T 351.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces English-speaking students to Turkish. Builds basic proficiency in modern Turkish for effective communication at beginning level in everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are covered in classroom activities and at-home practice. Establishes a solid linguistic and cultural foundation for future studies of Turkish.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues learning begun in CEUS-T 181, expanding basic competencies. Students develop communicative skills as they assimilate the basics of Turkish grammar. In addition to the textbook, students use other media, such as short video clips from Turkish television, songs, and newspaper articles.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands communicative skills, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Class activities and homework involve listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special attention paid to building richer vocabulary, developing competence in the vernacular, and improving reading. Recordings, films, handicrafts, and cartoons used in context.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Continues skills learned in CEUS-T 281.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Requires written reports after watching Turkish TV news. Class activities improve language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunity to interact with native speakers outside of class.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 381 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Expands language proficiency using innovative methods described in CEUS-T 381.
- Electives. Additional courses, as needed, to fulfill remaining requirements.
- Any MELC-A 100–499 except MELC-A 100; MELC-A 150
- Any MELC-E 100–499 except MELC-E 100; MELC-E 150
- Any MELC-H 100–499
- Any MELC-M 100–499
- Any MELC-P 100–499
- Any MELC-T 100–499
- Any MELC-U 100–499
- ARTH-A 327 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Islamic Art
- CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
- CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
- CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
- CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
- CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I
- CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II
- CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I
- CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II
- CMLT-C 370 Comparative Studies in Western and Middle Eastern Literatures
- FOLK-F 307
- JSTU-B 150 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II
- JSTU-B 200 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I
- JSTU-B 250 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II
- JSTU-C 240 Contemporary Israeli Culture
- JSTU-H 200 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
- JSTU-H 250 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
- JSTU-H 296 Foreign Study in Hebrew
- JSTU-H 300 Advanced Modern Hebrew I
- JSTU-H 350 Advanced Modern Hebrew II
- JSTU-H 365 Advanced Hebrew Conversation and Composition
- JSTU-H 375 Introductory Readings in Hebrew Literature (in Hebrew)
- JSTU-H 396 Foreign Study in Hebrew
- JSTU-H 460 Israeli Film and Fiction in Hebrew
- JSTU-H 480 Modern Hebrew Literature in Hebrew
- JSTU-H 485 Recent Hebrew Literature in Hebrew
- JSTU-L 270 Coming to America: History and Memory of Immigration in Jewish Literature
- JSTU-L 377 Victims and Avengers: Readings in the Holocaust Literature of Israel (in English Translation)
- JSTU-L 380 Modern Hebrew Literature in English
- JSTU-L 385 Recent Hebrew Literature in English
- JSTU-L 390 Biblical Themes in Modern Hebrew Literature
- JSTU-L 395 S. Y. Agnon and the Jewish Experience
- JSTU-X 491 Individual Readings in Hebrew
- POLS-Y 102 International Political Controversies
- POLS-Y 401 Topics in Political Science
ARTH-A 327 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Islamic Art
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides a comprehensive overview of modern and contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ARTH-A 327 or FINA-A 327.
- Spring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Covers a wide range of topics and intermediate to advanced grammar.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277.
CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 251 or CEUS-U 277 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Concentrates on complex grammatical structures and vocabulary acquisition with emphasis on reading and writing skills, and fluency in modern colloquial pronunciation (Tehran dialect). Studies texts drawn from modern Iranian publications, authentic materials, and Internet resources.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278.
CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Expands communicative skills, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Class activities and homework involve listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special attention paid to building richer vocabulary, developing competence in the vernacular, and improving reading. Recordings, films, handicrafts, and cartoons used in context.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261.
CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 281 or CEUS-U 261 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Continues skills learned in CEUS-T 281.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262.
CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 252 or CEUS-U 278 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Students examine the classical Persian tradition's rich legacy of historical, literary, and religious writings and learn the grammatical and lexical differences distinguishing classical from modern Persian. Introduction to basic research tools and reference works. Readings cover the range of classical Persian texts.
CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 351 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Continues and builds upon skills learned in CEUS-T 351.
CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 282 or CEUS-U 262 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Requires written reports after watching Turkish TV news. Class activities improve language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunity to interact with native speakers outside of class.
CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 381 with a grade of C or higher
- Description
- Expands language proficiency using innovative methods described in CEUS-T 381.
CMLT-C 370 Comparative Studies in Western and Middle Eastern Literatures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: CMLT-C 205 or 3 credit hours of literature
- Description
- Literary exchanges and influences between Western and Middle Eastern traditions in Arabic, Persian, or Turkish. Period and topic vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-B 150 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-B 100 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- A continuation of JSTU-B 100 that builds the student's knowledge of the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew.
JSTU-B 200 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-B 150 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- A continuation of JSTU-B 150. Establishes students' grammatical knowledge and skills, allowing them to understand Biblical Hebrew narrative, law, prophecy, and poetry.
JSTU-B 250 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-B 200 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- A continuation of JSTU-B 200. Further develops students' grammatical knowledge and skills, allowing them to understand Biblical Hebrew narrative, law, prophecy, and poetry.
JSTU-C 240 Contemporary Israeli Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Through literature and other media (essay, film, music), this course examines a number of Israeli cultural, social, and political phenomena: the Holocaust in the Israeli imagination, Labor and the Israeli body, Jewish ethnicity, the Israeli Arab, and the creation of new national holidays. Students develop methods of \"reading\" these artifacts of Israeli culture with the help of approaches from the fields of literary and cultural studies.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-H 200 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 150 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continuation of JSTU-H 150, for students who choose the Modern Hebrew track. Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills, while expanding the grammatical foundation of students' Modern Hebrew knowledge.
JSTU-H 250 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 200 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills, while expanding the grammatical foundation of students' Modern Hebrew knowledge.
JSTU-H 296 Foreign Study in Hebrew
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Acceptance into an overseas study program
- Notes
- Does not count toward credit for major, certificate, or minor.
- Description
- Credit for foreign study in Hebrew language or literature when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
JSTU-H 300 Advanced Modern Hebrew I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 250 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Reviews and completes the acquisition of the grammatical system of Modern Hebrew, using modern Israeli literary work and media resources, focusing on verbal and written communication skills.
JSTU-H 350 Advanced Modern Hebrew II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 300 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Sets the foundations for the study of complete written works in Modern Hebrew, whether for literary or research purposes. Offers extensive practice of reading, writing, and conversational skills.
JSTU-H 365 Advanced Hebrew Conversation and Composition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 350 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- A full summation of Modern Hebrew, with review of grammar and vocabulary. The course aims to enrich students\' vocabulary, reading and writing skills, comprehension, and free expression. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, usage, and pronunciation. Writing practice and review of grammar will be integrated with conversation and readings of selections from literary and nonliterary texts.
JSTU-H 375 Introductory Readings in Hebrew Literature (in Hebrew)
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 350 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Reading, in the original Hebrew, of selected poetry and prose from among the chief writers of Modern Hebrew literature. Emphasis on familiarization with the diverse styles, forms, and themes of Modern Hebrew literature. Discussion and analysis in Hebrew.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-H 396 Foreign Study in Hebrew
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Acceptance into an overseas study program
- Notes
- Does not count toward credit for major, certificate, or minor.
- Description
- Credit for foreign study in Hebrew language or literature when no specific equivalent is available among departmental offerings.
JSTU-H 460 Israeli Film and Fiction in Hebrew
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in any Hebrew course above JSTU-H 350 (such as JSTU-H 365, JSTU-H 375, JSTU-H 480, JSTU-H 485, or JSTU-X 491), or equivalent
- Description
- A sampling of Israeli novels and stories whose texts were made into film. Subjects covered pertain to the representation of Israeli culture, values, and experience, including individualism and collective, war and peace, the self and the nation. Readings, assignments, and discussion in Hebrew.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-C 360 or JSTU-H 460.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-H 480 Modern Hebrew Literature in Hebrew
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in any Hebrew course above JSTU-H 350 (such as JSTU-H 365, JSTU-H 375, JSTU-H 485, or JSTU-X 491), or equivalent
- Description
- A survey of nineteenth- and twentieth-century fiction, poetry, essays in the original Hebrew under such headings as assimilation, ghetto, and world; secularism versus tradition; ethnicity, land, and universalism; nation, religion, state; utopia and revolution; nostalgia, self-hate, rejuvenation; portrayal of anti-Semitism in literature.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-H 480 or JSTU-L 380.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-H 485 Recent Hebrew Literature in Hebrew
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in any Hebrew course above JSTU-H 350 (such as JSTU-H 365, JSTU-H 375, JSTU-H 460, JSTU-H 480 or JSTU-X 491), or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Extensive readings of Hebrew texts and scholarly works grouped according to periods or specific themes in language, literature, or intellectual movements adapted to specific individual programs. Readings, assignments, and discussions in Hebrew.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-H 485 or JSTU-L 385.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-L 270 Coming to America: History and Memory of Immigration in Jewish Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Studies the encounter of Jews immigrating to America in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Readings (in English translation) of memoirs, prose fiction and poetry composed in English, Hebrew and Yiddish illustrate the clash of civilizations and ensuing acculturation. Assimilation and reciprocal effects are also explored.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Spring 2025CASE DUScourseFall 2024CASE DUScourse
JSTU-L 377 Victims and Avengers: Readings in the Holocaust Literature of Israel (in English Translation)
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Readings of Holocaust literature in translation primarily from Hebrew and Yiddish works of poetry and prose, diaries and stories, to highlight the lasting impact of this event on Israel's social and cultural landscape. Issues covered include representation of Jews as victims, avengers and heroes.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-H 477 or JSTU-L 377.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Spring 2025CASE GCCcourseFall 2024CASE GCCcourse
JSTU-L 380 Modern Hebrew Literature in English
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- No knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Readings and lectures in English
- Description
- Nineteenth- and twentieth-century fiction, poetry, essays, under such headings as assimilation (ideal or aberration?); ghetto and world; secularism versus tradition; ethnicity, land, and universalism; nation, religion, state; utopias and revolutions; nostalgia, self-hate, rejuvenation; portrayal of anti-Semitism in literature.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-H 480 or JSTU-L 380.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-L 385 Recent Hebrew Literature in English
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Fiction, poetry, and essays with relevance to contemporary issues, such as the past (burden or asset?); the meeting of Europe and Near East; the kibbutz; ideal and reality; Jews, Arabs, Canaanites; diaspora and center; the personal and the collective; inwardness or realism; wars, holocausts, peace. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Readings and lectures in English.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-H 485 or JSTU-L 385.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-L 390 Biblical Themes in Modern Hebrew Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An examination of how modern Hebrew literature, read in English translation, has perceived and reinterpreted narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Among the issues to be examined are the contemporary individual, social, and historical factors contributing to the process of \"rewriting\" the Bible in the image of our times. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Readings and lectures in English.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-L 395 S. Y. Agnon and the Jewish Experience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Intensive study of the fictional work (in English translation) of S. Y. Agnon. Among the themes explored are religion and secularism; tradition versus modernity and change; love, marriage, and divorce; nostalgia for the past and life in the present; Israel and the diaspora. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Readings and lectures in English.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
JSTU-X 491 Individual Readings in Hebrew
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 350 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Extensive readings of Hebrew texts and scholarly works grouped according to periods or specific themes in language, literature, or intellectual movements adapted to specific individual programs. Readings, assignments, and discussion in Hebrew.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours in JSTU-H 497 and JSTU-X 491.
POLS-Y 102 International Political Controversies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to current or past controversial issues in international and comparative politics, presenting multiple sides of complex issues. Topics vary from semester to semester.
- Repeatability
- The course may be repeated once; however, it may be counted only once toward a political science major.
- Spring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
POLS-Y 401 Topics in Political Science
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topic varies with the instructor and year; consult the online
- Repeatability
- May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Spring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.
MELC-A 100 Elementary Arabic I
MELC-A 150 Elementary Arabic II
MELC-A 200 Intermediate Arabic I
MELC-A 250 Intermediate Arabic II
MELC-A 300 Advanced Arabic I
MELC-A 350 Advanced Arabic II
MELC-A 400 Advanced Arabic III
MELC-A 450 Advanced Arabic IV
MELC-E 100 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian I
MELC-E 150 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian II
MELC-E 200 Intermediate Middle Egyptian
MELC-E 250 Late Egyptian: Grammar and Texts
MELC-E 300 Demotic Egyptian I: Grammar and Script
MELC-E 350 Demotic Egyptian II: Persian and Ptolemaic Texts
JSTU-H 100 Elementary Modern Hebrew I
JSTU-H 150 Elementary Modern Hebrew II
JSTU-H 200 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
JSTU-H 250 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
JSTU-H 300 Advanced Modern Hebrew I
JSTU-H 350 Advanced Modern Hebrew II
CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I
CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II
CEUS-T 251 Intermediate Persian I
CEUS-T 252 Intermediate Persian II
CEUS-T 351 Advanced Persian I
CEUS-T 352 Advanced Persian II
CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I
CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II
CEUS-T 281 Intermediate Turkish I
CEUS-T 282 Intermediate Turkish II
CEUS-T 381 Advanced Turkish I
CEUS-T 382 Advanced Turkish II
Major Area Courses
-
Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
MELC
subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement (unless otherwise noted) :
- MELC-A 100 Elementary Arabic I *
- MELC-A 150 Elementary Arabic II *
- MELC-E 100 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian I *
- MELC-E 150 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian II *
- CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I *
- CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II *
- CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I *
- CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II *
- JSTU-H 100 Elementary Modern Hebrew I *
- JSTU-H 150 Elementary Modern Hebrew II *
- JSTU-H 190 *
MELC-A 100 Elementary Arabic I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Focuses on developing basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100.
MELC-A 150 Elementary Arabic II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- MELC-A 100 or NELC-A 100
- Description
- Continues work begun in MELC-A 100, focusing on the development of basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and one dialect (Egyptian or Levantine). Also introduces some aspects of Arab culture.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-A 150 or NELC-A 150.
MELC-E 100 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Middle Egyptian, the language of Ancient Egypt as spoken and written during the Middle Kingdom and early New Kingdom (c. 2000 BCE - 1400 BCE). Covers the rudiments of the hieroglyphic script and teaches basic Egyptian grammar and vocabulary.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 100, NELC-E 100, or NELC-E 101.
MELC-E 150 Elementary Hieroglyphic Egyptian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MELC-E 100 or NELC-E 100 with a grade of B or higher; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Continues the introduction to Middle Egyptian, the language of Ancient Egypt, as spoken and written during the Middle Kingdom and early New Kingdom (c. 2000 BCE - 1400 BCE). Focuses on mastering the basics of hieroglyphic script, learning advanced Egyptian grammar and vocabulary, and reading edited hieroglyphic texts.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MELC-E 150, NELC-E 102, or NELC-E 150.
CEUS-T 151 Introductory Persian I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- No previous knowledge of Persian required. Introduces basic communication skills in modern standard Persian and familiarizes students with Persian's sounds, alphabet, and basic grammar. Students learn to read, write, speak, and comprehend simple to moderately complex sentences. Readings, class conversations, media programs, film viewing, and cultural activities introduce Persian cultures.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177.
CEUS-T 152 Introductory Persian II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues Introductory Persian I. Further work on basic sentence structure to develop greater fluency in pronunciation, reading, and writing. With the aim of a working vocabulary of 700 words, students study compound verbs and other idiomatic expressions. Internet resources used extensively.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 152 or CEUS-U 178.
CEUS-T 181 Introductory Turkish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces English-speaking students to Turkish. Builds basic proficiency in modern Turkish for effective communication at beginning level in everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are covered in classroom activities and at-home practice. Establishes a solid linguistic and cultural foundation for future studies of Turkish.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161.
CEUS-T 182 Introductory Turkish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of department
- Description
- Continues learning begun in CEUS-T 181, expanding basic competencies. Students develop communicative skills as they assimilate the basics of Turkish grammar. In addition to the textbook, students use other media, such as short video clips from Turkish television, songs, and newspaper articles.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 182 or CEUS-U 162.
JSTU-H 100 Elementary Modern Hebrew I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introductory course that lays groundwork for the study and use of Modern Hebrew, developing reading, writing, and conversational skills while building the necessary grammatical foundations. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-B 100 or JSTU-H 100.
JSTU-H 150 Elementary Modern Hebrew II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- JSTU-H 100 with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continues to develop reading, writing, and conversational skills in Hebrew, laying the necessary grammatical foundation for intermediate Modern Hebrew.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of JSTU-B 150 or JSTU-H 150.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) will count toward the College Breadth requirement.
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Language Track (Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures) (MLCLNGTRK)
- Minor in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELCMIN)
- [Name unavailable] (NELCBA1)
- [Name unavailable] (NLCLNGTRK1)
- [Name unavailable] (NLCCLTTRK1)
- [Name unavailable] (NELCMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.