Near Eastern Studies (NES)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - January 30, 2026 3:06PM EST
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NES 2812
Course Description
An introduction to the history and theory of writing systems from cuneiform to the alphabet, historical and new writing media, and the complex relationship of writing technologies to human language and ... view course details
Three Week - First. Combined with: ARKEO 2812, CLASS 2812, LING 2212, SHUM 2812, STS 2812, VISST 2812
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jun 1 - Jun 18, 2026
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
NES 2847
Course Description
Is Afghanistan part of Central Asia, South Asia, or the Middle East? Is it truly the 'graveyard of empires'? Why are great powers so interested in intervening in this country? Why did Britain, the Soviet ... view course details
Three Week - First. Combined with: GOVT 2847
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jun 1 - Jun 18, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.
NES 3850
Course Description
What explains authoritarian resilience in the Middle East? What are the causes and consequences of Islamist political attitudes and behavior? What is the historical legacy of colonialism and empire in ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jun 1 - Jun 18, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.