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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.
- Note: D-Clearance for Persian I available in person THH 309, by phone 740-1188, or email language@dornsife.usc.edu.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41501D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | THH107 | PDF (97434 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic: Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in contemporary cultural contexts.
- Note: D-Clearance for Arabic I available in person THH 309, by phone 740-1188, or email language@dornsife.usc.edu.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41505D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWThF | 9 of 19 | Karim Ali | THH109 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
41507D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWThF | 8 of 19 | Karim Ali | THH107 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Continuation of Persian I.
- Prerequisite: MDES 120
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41509R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 3 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | WPH400 | PDF (96560 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to the history and the study of the Middle East from ancient to modern times
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in HIST 180.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36970D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 40 of 50 | Ramzi Rouighi | VKC150 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
36971R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | Hamish Cameron | VKC154 | ![]() | |
36972R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | Hamish Cameron | VKC154 | ![]() |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41517R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 9 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | THH107 | PDF (93490 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41521R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWThF | Canceled | Lina Kholaki | Word (29717 KB) | ![]() ![]() | |
41523R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWThF | 12 of 19 | Lina Kholaki | VKC108 | ![]() ![]() |
Continuing Intermediate Persian (Farsi). Building conversational skills, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary necessary for intermediate level spoken and written expression.
- Prerequisite: MDES 220
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41525R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | Canceled | Peyman Nojoumian | PDF (24629 KB) | ![]() |
History and culture of modern Iran from the nineteenth century to present through historical and ethnographic approaches to Iran today, richly contextualizing events and people.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41532R | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 20 | Hani Khafipour | MRF206 | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced verbal and written expression in Persian, including deeper understanding of Persian culture.
- Prerequisite: MDES 250
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41533R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 2 of 19 | Peyman Nojoumian | VKC103 | PDF (92734 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41535R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWThF | Canceled | Lina Kholaki | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to a regional Arabic dialect, focusing primarily on verbal skills. Recommended preparation: MDES 222 and/or MDES 252.
- Prerequisite: MDES 152
- Note: Fall 2014: Levantine Dialect
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41539R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWThF | 4 of 19 | Lina Kholaki | WPH200 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Examination of the Middle East through the prism of its popular cultures; emphasis on audio, visual, and literary representations in relation to colonialism, nation-building, and globalization.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in HIST 384.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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37101D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 8 of 25 | Sarah Gualtieri | VKC205 | ![]() | |
37118R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Sarah Gualtieri | ![]() |
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.
- Note: Readings in Middle East History
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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37142D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 15 | Ramzi Rouighi | THH111 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not for graduate credit.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41549D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Ramzi Rouighi | OFFICE | ![]() |