Examines recent trends in contemporary Arab theatre and film, contextualizing these within a broader history of Arab performance. Particular attention is given to how experimental practitioners have explored issues of human rights and the control of territories under the modern state. Strategies addressed include the conflation of the past and present as a means of exploring the persistence of the colonial power structure in the modern Arab world; the use of the parable to speak truth to power; the incorporation of the populist entertainment forms that directly engage the audience; and the use of familiar tales to explore new political realities.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Spring 2024)
MEIS-UA 747-000 (13271)01/22/2024 – 05/06/2024 Mon,Wed12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Atrach, Naila
Historical-political background of the Middle East and its contemporary social and political problems, including the impact of the West; religious and liberal reactions; conflict of nationalisms (Arab, Iranian, Turkish, and Zionist); and revolutionary socialism. Specific social, political, and economic problems?using a few selected countries for comparison and analysis?including the role of the military, the intelligentsia, the religious classes, the legitimization of power, urban-rural cleavages, bureaucracy, and political parties.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2021)
MEIS-UA 750-000 (9142)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon,Wed3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Keshavarzian, Arang
MEIS-UA 750-000 (9143)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Bell, Robert
MEIS-UA 750-000 (9144)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Mon9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by ODell, Kelley
MEIS-UA 750-000 (9145)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Wed8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Bell, Robert
MEIS-UA 750-000 (9146)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by ODell, Kelley
Offers an overview of Indian culture via original texts and is designed to improve students’ advanced-level reading, as well as their written and oral discourse in Hindi. Emphasis is placed on the development of linguistic skills required for a close reading and in-depth analysis of complex texts. Introduction is learner-centered, and students have a choice in the selection of the texts and topics for their presentations. Taught seminar-style, the course combines classroom discussions, oral reports, and occasional background lectures. Students should have completed the two-year sequence of Hindi or have an equOffers an overview of Indian culture via original texts and is designed to improve students’ advanced-level reading, as well as their written and oral discourse in Hindi. Emphasis is placed on the development of linguistic skills required for a close reading and in-depth analysis of complex texts. Introduction is learner-centered, and students have a choice in the selection of the texts and topics for their presentations. Taught seminar-style, the course combines classroom discussions, oral reports, and occasional background lectures. Students should have completed the two-year sequence of Hindi or have an equivalent background.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2022)
MEIS-UA 409-000 (10149)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ilieva, Gabriela Nik
As a part of a two-year curriculum, prepares the student for a high level of proficiency in Hindi. Through a variety of class, small-group, and paired activities, as well as language and computer lab sessions, students are expected to develop reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills. The instructor also takes into consideration individual needs.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2022)
MEIS-UA 405-000 (10146)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Bhargava, Rajni
MEIS-UA 405-000 (10147)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Bhargava, Rajni
Continues where Elementary Urdu leaves off. The students are introduced to literary texts. Along with specific language tasks, criticism and analysis now form part of the curriculum. Dictation, memorizing poetry, comprehension, and engaging in longer sessions of conversation form an important part of this course. By the end of this course, students should have achieved some fluency in reading literary texts, writing short essays, and carrying on a conversation.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2022)
MEIS-UA 303-000 (8165)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Tue,Thu12:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Naqvi, Tahira
Introduces students to the basics of Urdu alphabet, grammar, and sentence structure. All four skills are emphasized?writing and reading, as well as speaking and listening. Tailored to address students’ interests not only in the language but also in the culture in which it is rooted.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Builds on the skills acquired in Elementary Arabic I and II, with increased emphasis on writing and reading from modern sources, in addition to aural/oral proficiency.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2022)
MEIS-UA 103-000 (8161)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Alnaemi, Ali
MEIS-UA 103-000 (8162)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Alnaemi, Ali
MEIS-UA 103-000 (8163)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hassan, Amani
Surveys main political, social, economic, and intellectual currents of the 20th century. Emphasis on historical background and development of current problems in the region. Topics include imperialism, nationalism, religion, Orientalism, women, class formation, oil, the Arab-Israeli crisis, and the Iranian revolution.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 6 Weeks
Sections (Summer 2022)
MEIS-UA 690-000 (5389)at Washington SquareInstructed by
MEIS-UA 690-000 (2662)07/07/2022 – 08/17/2022 Mon,Wed5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mousavi, Bita
MEIS-UA 690-000 (2671)07/07/2022 – 08/17/2022 Mon,Wed5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mousavi, Bita
Addresses the rich literary product of modern and contemporary South Asia. Offers more advanced undergraduates a window on a rich and culturally varied area of the world, as well as an understanding of aspects of South Asian history and society as represented in translations of modern prose writing (short stories and novels) originally written in South Asian languages.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Spring 2022)
MEIS-UA 717-000 (9065)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ilieva, Gabriela Nik
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Spring 2022)
MEIS-UA 102-000 (8421)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Badawi, Ghada
MEIS-UA 102-000 (8422)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Badawi, Ghada
MEIS-UA 102-000 (8423)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hassan, Amani
Elementary Arabic I course is a novice level course in Modern Standard Arabic. (MSA) The course work aims to balance the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). It also introduces aspects of Arab culture. The course is designed to teach students to pronounce, read and write MSA. Fall semester starts with Arabic alphabet (letters and sounds) then introduces topics such as greetings, self introduction, family, weather and food. No prior knowledge of Arabic or a placement test is required for enrollment in this course.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2024)
MEIS-UA 101-000 (14541)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hassan, Amani
MEIS-UA 101-000 (14542)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Badawi, Ghada
MEIS-UA 101-000 (14543)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Badawi, Ghada
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