Asian & Middle Eastern Studies class with instructor Chi Ping Li

Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

We are committed to the study of cultures, media, and languages of Asia and the Middle East in preparing the next generation of scholars and professionals to influence the world.

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Summer Program

Recent News

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From Text to Tech: A Summer Internship in Publishing Services

“It further cemented my desire to find a job in the same industry.” Graduate student Tobias Fong talks about the impact of his summer internship on his academic goals.

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Welcome New Faculty!

Please join us in welcoming several new faculty and instructors to the College of Liberal Arts community.

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Liberal Arts Perspectives on the Olympics

From ancient Greek traditions to modern geopolitical tensions, from the economics of host cities to the way we talk about athletes, our scholars illuminate the complex web of…

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Maroon and gold in the Olympics

Good luck to CLA alums Airi Miyabe (BA '24, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies) and Summer Schmit (BA '24, psychology) in the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games!

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Katrien Vanpee Receives 2024 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

Dr. Katrien Vanpee of the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is recognized for her dedication as director and instructor in the Arabic language program.

Upcoming Events

In-Person

October 18, 2024

Matar Family Lecture 2024

Lecture: "Gaza on Screen in a time of Genocide," followed by film screening of Vibrations from Gaza Rehab Nazzal (2023) and The Offing by Oraib Toukan (2021).