Class Roster - Fall 2022 - Subject - Near Eastern Studies

NES 1110

Beginning Biblical Hebrew

This course is designed to introduce students to the language, grammar, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. By the end of the semester students will be able to read and understand a number ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HEBRW 1110, JWST 1110, RELST 1110
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

16806 NES 1110 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- MW 9:40am - 10:55am Uris Hall 438
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

NES 1561

Introduction to the Ottoman Empire

This course will introduce students to the study of the Ottoman Empire from its inception in the late 13th century until the early part of 19th century. The classes will follow the main timeline of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 1561
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

7496 NES 1561 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 2:45pm - 4:00pm Morrill Hall 106
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Minawi, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 1602

Great Discoveries in Greek and Roman Archaeology

This introductory course surveys the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman world. Each week, we will explore a different archaeological discovery that transformed scholars' understanding of the ancient ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARKEO 1702, CLASS 1702
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7356 NES 1602 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Barrett, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 1964

FWS: Jerusalem Stories: How texts and artifacts tell the tale of the Holy City

Jerusalem is home to holy sites venerated by the adherents of the three great western monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. For most of its existence it has also been a national capital ... view course details

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Syllabi:

FWS Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

19444 NES 1964 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- MWF 3:45pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall 160
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Zorn, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

NES 2201

Intermediate Urdu Reading and Writing I

This course is designed to develop competence in Urdu reading and writing for students with a first-year knowledge of Hindi and knowledge of Urdu script. The goal of this course is to improve listening, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: URDU 2225
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))

Class Number & Section Details

4658 NES 2201 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- TR 4:30pm - 5:45pm Rockefeller Hall 121
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Rizvi, N
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: NES 1312 or permission of instructor.

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NES 2610

Archaeology of Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is often defined by "firsts": the first villages, cities, states, and empires. Archaeology has long looked to the region for explanations of the origins of civilization. The modern countries ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 2010, ARKEO 2010
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7773 NES 2610 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 1:00pm - 2:15pm Goldwin Smith Hall G22
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Khatchadourian, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2655

Introduction to Islamic Civilization

At the beginning of the 7th century, a new religion, Islam, appeared in Arabia and by the end of the century, Muslims had defeated the Byzantines and Persians and created an empire that stretched from ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 2530, MEDVL 2655, RELST 2655
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6275 NES 2655 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm Goldwin Smith Hall 142
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Powers, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2661

Ancient Ships and Seafaring: Introduction to Nautical Archaeology

A survey of the history and development of ships and seafaring as revealed by shipwrecks, boat burials, texts, art, and other evidence. The role of nautical technology and seafaring among the maritime ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARKEO 2661
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16731 NES 2661 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 9:40am - 10:55am Rockefeller Hall 115
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2670

The History and Politics of Modern Egypt

This lecture class will explore the socio-cultural history of modern Egypt from the late 18th century to the 21st century "Arab Spring." We will explore Egyptian history under the Ottomans and the Mamluks, ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASRC 2670, GOVT 2673, HIST 2672
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16719 NES 2670 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 3:45pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall 142
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

16844 NES 2670 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
- F 11:20am - 12:10pm White Hall B14
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
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Class Number & Section Details

16851 NES 2670 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
- F 12:25pm - 1:15pm White Hall B14
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

16852 NES 2670 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
- F 3:45pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall 162
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Class Number & Section Details

16853 NES 2670 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
- F 3:45pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall 144
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2722

Of Saints, Poets, and Revolutionaries: Medieval and Modern Iran and Central Asia

From the poet-kings of medieval Persia to the trading networks of the famed "Silk Road" to the wandering mystics of Herat to the constitutional revolution of Iran to the colonial and post-colonial occupations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 2294, MEDVL 2722, RELST 2722
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16815 NES 2722 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 11:25am - 12:40pm White Hall 106
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Golestaneh, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2724

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) is a repository of ancient Israelite religious, political, social, historical, and literary traditions. For the modern reader these ancient traditions are often obscured ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: JWST 2724, RELST 2724
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7854 NES 2724 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 2:45pm - 4:00pm White Hall 110
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 2754

Wondrous Literatures of the Near East

This course examines Near East's rich and diverse literary heritage. We will read a selection of influential and wondrous texts from ancient to modern times, spanning geographically from the Iberian peninsula ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 2754, JWST 2754, SHUM 2754
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7848 NES 2754 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 11:25am - 12:40pm McGraw Hall 145
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Starr, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person
For updated course description, see syllabus.

NES 3325

Literary Reading and Writing in Advanced Urdu

Designed for those students who have either taken Intermediate Urdu or are at the same level of competency in reading and writing skills. The goals of this class are to improve Urdu literary reading and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: URDU 3325
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))

Class Number & Section Details

6288 NES 3325 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Rizvi, N
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Intermediate Urdu or same level of written and oral proficiency.

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NES 3535

Religions of Iran

This course is an introduction to the religions of Iran from antiquity to the present. For over three millennia, Iran has been a hotbed and intercultural crossroads of religious activity as a result of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: RELST 3536
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

17746 NES 3535 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 2:45pm - 4:00pm White Hall 106
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Mokhtarian, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 3618

Islamic History: The Beginnings of Islam: 600-750

An examination of Islamic history from 600-750, with special attention to historiography and interpretive issues. Topics to be discussed will include: Arabia and the Near East before Islam; the collection ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 3618, MEDVL 3618, RELST 3618
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16799 NES 3618 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- TR 2:45pm - 4:00pm Morrill Hall 110
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Powers, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 3707

Race and Sex: Arabian Nights

Popular consciousness of The Thousand and One Nights tends to focus on the female protagonist's inexhaustible oratory talents. Less frequently marveled at is the way in which the text's frame story and ... view course details

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Syllabi:

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3708, FGSS 3708, NES 6706, SHUM 3707, VISST 3707
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16807 NES 3707 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- W 2:40pm - 4:35pm Uris Hall 302
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Vaziri, P
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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What does the representation of sexual encounter in the Arabian Nights ('Alf layla-wa layla) have to do with a politics of race and gender? This course explores the millenia-long history of mediations and translations of this ancient Perso-Arabic text across literature, film, and popular culture, in the Middle East and in Europe. We will pay attention to the transmission of phobic tropes about female sexuality and miscegenation, or "interracial" sex as they manifest in various versions of 1001 Nights across time and space.

NES 4513

Textual Ethnography

This course explores the implications and significance of using textual materials as anthropological evidence. While participant observation remains the cornerstone of ethnography, literary, archival, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4013, ANTHR 7013, NES 6513
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16813 NES 4513 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- T 2:40pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall G19
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Golestaneh, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 4543

State and Society in the Late Ottoman Empire

This course will examine the relationship between the imperial, provincial, and local state apparatuses and the various sections of society as the Ottoman Empire underwent a steady transition from the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 4543, HIST 6543
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

17533 NES 4543 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- W 9:05am - 11:00am Uris Hall 498
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Minawi, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 4666

Mass Media and Identities in the Modern Middle East

This reading seminar will explore the expansion and influence of mass media in the Middle East from the late nineteenth to the turn of the twenty-first century. We will examine how the intersection of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 4666, HIST 6666, NES 6666
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16723 NES 4666 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- W 12:25pm - 2:20pm White Hall B02
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 4757

The Archaeology of Houses and Households

This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4257, ANTHR 7257, ARKEO 4257, ARKEO 7257, CLASS 4757, CLASS 7757, NES 7757
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

18044 NES 4757 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- T 1:30pm - 4:30pm Morrill Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Barrett, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 4991

Independent Study, Undergraduate Level

For undergraduates who wish to obtain research experience or do extensive reading on a special topic. Students select a topic in consultation with the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the course. For ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

4765 NES 4991 IND 601
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Brann, R
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5108 NES 4991 IND 602
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5109 NES 4991 IND 603
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Haines-Eitzen, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5110 NES 4991 IND 604
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5111 NES 4991 IND 605
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5112 NES 4991 IND 606
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Powers, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5114 NES 4991 IND 608
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Shoer, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5115 NES 4991 IND 609
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Starr, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5116 NES 4991 IND 610
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Khatchadourian, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5117 NES 4991 IND 611
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Younes, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5895 NES 4991 IND 612
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Mokhtarian, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5932 NES 4991 IND 613
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Weatherspoon, M
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Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6219 NES 4991 IND 614
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Gocheleishvili, I
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Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6345 NES 4991 IND 615
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Vaziri, P
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6762 NES 4991 IND 616
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Ozer Griffin, B
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6871 NES 4991 IND 617
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Golestaneh, S
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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6872 NES 4991 IND 618
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7620 NES 4991 IND 619
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
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NES 4998

Senior Honors Essay

Each fall, a small number of highly qualified seniors enter the Near Eastern Studies Honors Program. The Honors Program is open to NES majors who have done superior work and who wish to devote a substantial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)

Class Number & Section Details

4541 NES 4998 IND 601
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
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To enroll in Honors, please email cmc40@cornell.edu to request a permission number.

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NES 4999

Senior Honors Essay

Each fall, a small number of highly qualified seniors enter the Near Eastern Studies Honors Program. The Honors Program is open to NES majors who have done superior work and who wish to devote a substantial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

5529 NES 4999 IND 601
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
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NES 6513

Textual Ethnography

This course explores the implications and significance of using textual materials as anthropological evidence. While participant observation remains the cornerstone of ethnography, literary, archival, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4013, ANTHR 7013, NES 4513
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16819 NES 6513 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- T 2:40pm - 4:35pm Goldwin Smith Hall G19
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Golestaneh, S
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NES 6666

Mass Media and Identities in the Modern Middle East

This reading seminar will explore the expansion and influence of mass media in the Middle East from the late nineteenth to the turn of the twenty-first century. We will examine how the intersection of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 4666, HIST 6666, NES 4666
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

16725 NES 6666 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- W 12:25pm - 2:20pm White Hall B02
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Fahmy, Z
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NES 6706

Race and Sex: Arabian Nights

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3708, FGSS 3708, NES 3707, SHUM 3707, VISST 3707
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

20122 NES 6706 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- W 2:40pm - 4:35pm Uris Hall 302
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Vaziri, P
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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NES 6722

Graduate Colloquium

A series of lectures on a range of themes in the discipline sponsored by the Department of Near Eastern Studies. Presentations include lectures by invited speakers and works in progress presented by faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7129 NES 6722 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Staff
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NES 6991

Independent Study: Graduate Level

For graduate students who wish to do intensive reading on a focused topic. Students select a topic in consultation with the faculty member that has agreed to supervise the course. view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

4362 NES 6991 IND 601
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Brann, R
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5118 NES 6991 IND 602
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5119 NES 6991 IND 603
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Haines-Eitzen, K
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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5120 NES 6991 IND 604
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5121 NES 6991 IND 605
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Powers, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5122 NES 6991 IND 606
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Starr, D
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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5123 NES 6991 IND 607
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Mokhtarian, J
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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5124 NES 6991 IND 608
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Younes, M
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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

5470 NES 6991 IND 609
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Monroe, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6335 NES 6991 IND 611
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Khatchadourian, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6873 NES 6991 IND 613
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Golestaneh, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

6874 NES 6991 IND 614
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Gocheleishvili, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

7619 NES 6991 IND 615
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Ozer Griffin, B
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

8349 NES 6991 IND 616
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Shahda, A
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NES 7757

The Archaeology of Houses and Households

This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4257, ANTHR 7257, ARKEO 4257, ARKEO 7257, CLASS 4757, CLASS 7757, NES 4757
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

18048 NES 7757 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- T 1:30pm - 4:30pm Morrill Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
- Instructors
  
  Barrett, C
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NES 1110 Beginning Biblical Hebrew

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NES 1561 Introduction to the Ottoman Empire

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NES 1602 Great Discoveries in Greek and Roman Archaeology

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NES 1964 FWS: Jerusalem Stories: How texts and artifacts tell the tale of the Holy City

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NES 2201 Intermediate Urdu Reading and Writing I

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NES 2610 Archaeology of Mesopotamia

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NES 2655 Introduction to Islamic Civilization

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NES 2661 Ancient Ships and Seafaring: Introduction to Nautical Archaeology

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NES 2670 The History and Politics of Modern Egypt

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NES 1110

Beginning Biblical Hebrew

NES 1561

Introduction to the Ottoman Empire

NES 1602

Great Discoveries in Greek and Roman Archaeology

NES 1964

FWS: Jerusalem Stories: How texts and artifacts tell the tale of the Holy City

NES 2201

Intermediate Urdu Reading and Writing I

NES 2610

Archaeology of Mesopotamia

NES 2655

Introduction to Islamic Civilization

NES 2661

Ancient Ships and Seafaring: Introduction to Nautical Archaeology

NES 2670

The History and Politics of Modern Egypt

NES 2722

Of Saints, Poets, and Revolutionaries: Medieval and Modern Iran and Central Asia

NES 2724

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

NES 2754

Wondrous Literatures of the Near East

NES 3325

Literary Reading and Writing in Advanced Urdu

NES 3535

Religions of Iran

NES 3618

Islamic History: The Beginnings of Islam: 600-750

NES 3707

Race and Sex: Arabian Nights

NES 4513

Textual Ethnography

NES 4543

State and Society in the Late Ottoman Empire

NES 4666

Mass Media and Identities in the Modern Middle East