A close reading of theatrical and poetic works from the classical period of Sanskrit literature, approximately 150 BCE to 1200 CE.
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing …
This course introduces students to modern Arabic drama from the early pioneers' period in the 20th century to the contemporary era. We will study different forms of this genre including: …
Students will gain insight and learn to appreciate some of the most influential "Arab" literary figures and some of the most celebrated classical Arabic prose masterpieces. Students will also broaden …
The purpose of this course is to provide students with guidance in developing their undergraduate capstone projects. The initial portion of the course will be heavy on readings, while the …
Middle East Studies Seminar
This is the fourth-year capstone seminar for students majoring in South Asian Studies. This course will draw on the multidisciplinary interests of the students who participate to create a collaborative …
Independent Study in Arabic
Independent study for advanced students of Hebrew. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Independent Study in Hindi
Independent study in a special field under the direction of a faculty member in MESALC. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Independent study for advanced students of Persian. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course is meant to give students training in advanced Sanskrit
Independent Study course
Independent Study in Urdu
Thesis research under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from …
Thesis composition under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from …
This course begins in the era of early cinema and proceeds through the contemporary moment, with a focus on Middle East -- South Asia genealogies of filmmaking. Its emphasis remains …
This course surveys the classics of Islamic mystical writing, spanning from the Middle East to South Asia and the Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Indian vernacular languages. With an eye to …
This course examines the role of media in the formation, development, and outcomes of revolutions. Cases of the Iran Revolution of 2022, the Islamic Revolution of 1979, and the Constitutional …