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Welcome to MELC

As many nations in the Middle East play pivotal roles on the world stage, the need for knowledge of their languages and cultures is increasingly clear.

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MELC's faculty are dedicated to excellence and achievement in their field.

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The Baki Project

A unique Digital Humanities collaboration, engaging a growing team of students and international scholars in identifying and transcribing the scattered manuscripts of the famous Ottoman poet, Baki.

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Our courses cover a wide range of topics in Near Eastern studies, from Arabic and Hebrew, to Ancient Civilizations and Cultures.

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