About the Program

The Middle Eastern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures minor offers you a gateway to understanding a crucial and diverse region of our world. Through structured language study, you will be able to broaden your cultural horizons and complement another field of study. This program provides an inviting, accessible, and intellectually stimulating environment to expand your view of the world.

What You'll Study

Your journey through this minor is designed to be highly customizable, allowing you to focus on the specific areas of the Middle East that fascinate you most. Here is what you can look forward to exploring in the program:

• Language Proficiency: You will develop practical communication skills by choosing one of five different paths: Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, or African Languages, Literatures and Cultures. 

• Literature and Culture: You will explore the rich literary traditions, cultural histories, and diverse perspectives of the Middle Eastern and African world.