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Department of
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
300 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road Columbus, Ohio 43210-1340
Phone: 614-292-9255 Fax: 614-292-1262
Degree Programs: Graduate and Undergraduate
. Courses: NELC, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and Uzbek
Ohio State GEC courses offered by this department.
Contact list of people in this department.
Courses offered by the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures.
Winter Quarter || Spring Quarter || Summer Quarter || Autumn Quarter
. Arabic Individualized Instruction
. Middle East and South Asia Folklore Bulletin
. NELC Newsletters
. Resources
Link to the OSU Middle East Studies Center
Founded in 1979, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC) offers instruction in a number of Near Eastern languages, literatures, and cultures, including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish, as well as in basic Hindi, Urdu, and Uzbek language. In addition, a number of pre-modern and ancient Near Eastern languages are taught, among them Akkadian, Classical Arabic, Aramaic, Classical Egyptian, Biblical Hebrew, Phoenician, Syriac, Ottoman Turkish, and Ugaritic.
At present, the Department directs two undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Arabic and Hebrew. Minor programs are also available in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish. Advanced students are encouraged to apply for study abroad programs offered during the summer and/or academic year.
In addition to emphasizing the acquisition of linguistic skills and knowledge of some of the world's richest cultures, the Arabic and Hebrew majors are designed to prepare students for a variety of post-collegiate pursuits. These may include specialized graduate study in Arabic, Hebrew, linguistics, Judaic studies, or Near Eastern studies, or careers in government (e.g., foreign service, translation, etc.), journalism, business, or teaching.
The Department's graduate program offers both the M.A. and Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures.
