Middle East Studies (MDES)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/mesp
- D class assignments available in THH309; phone 740-1188.
Introduction to contemporary Persian (Farsi). Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary necessary for simple spoken and written expression.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41500D | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | VKC204 | PDF (29833 KB) |
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic: Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in contemporary cultural contexts.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41504D | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWThF | 5 of 19 | Sozan Wali | THH105 | ||
| 41506D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWThF | 4 of 19 | Sozan Wali | THH109 |
Continuation of Persian I.
- Prerequisite: MDES 120
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41508R | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 4 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | VKC103 | PDF (49763 KB) |
Intermediate Persian (Farsi). Building conversational skills, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary necessary for intermediate level spoken and written expression.
- Prerequisite: MDES 150
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41516R | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | VKC107 | PDF (24070 KB) |
Advanced expression in written and spoken Arabic, including reading of original texts, understanding different registers, and exposure to modern Arabic cultures.
- Prerequisite: MDES 252
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41534R | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWThF | Canceled | Karim Ali |
Introduction to problems and issues in the Middle East today: religio-ethnic rivalries, conflicting nationalisms and ideologies, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Middle East oil.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in IR 362.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37869R | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 25 of 37 | Fayez Hammad | VKC261 |
Major topics, themes, and representative writings in the history and literature of the Arabic and Islamic World during the Medieval period.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in HIST 382.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37096D | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 25 | Ramzi Rouighi | WPHB30 |
Study of archaeology and excavated artifacts from Egypt and the Near East.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the REL department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in REL 394.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60094R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 19 | Lynn Dodd | ZHS360 |
Historical and theoretical analyses of the complex history of Western perceptions of Islam, focusing on France.Taught in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330 and REL 137g.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in FREN 448.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34285D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 16 | Olivia Harrison | VKC209 | PDF (403357 KB) |
Studies and readings in one or more pre-modern Iranian languages and their cultural and historical contexts. Specific topics vary; may be repeated for credit.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avestan Language and Zoroastrian Scriptures | ||||||||
| 41548R | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 3 of 12 | Kevin Van Bladel | THH111 | ||
A readings and research seminar dealing with one topic in the history of the Middle East. Topics will change each time the course is offered.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in HIST 480.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture and Politics | ||||||||
| 37088D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 15 | Ramzi Rouighi | SOSB48 | ||
Information accurate as of 6/19/2013 10:01 PM.