What to do with a Middle Eastern studies degree?

With a degree in Middle Eastern Studies you can explore such careers as:

Diplomat.
Community Activist.
Foreign Service Officer.
Interpreter.
Reporter.
Public Interest Advocate.

What is Near Eastern languages?

Languages include Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Iranian, Persian, Sumerian, Turkish, and Yiddish. The NELC faculty is world-renowned and Harvard’s educational resources in the various fields of Near Eastern studies are virtually unparalleled.

Why do you study Middle East?

You’ll explore a widely misunderstood region Countries in the Middle East are home to a broad spectrum of diverse cultures and religions. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll recognize that the widely-held preconceptions and stereotypes have little to do with the actual experience of daily life.

What is Near Eastern culture?

In modern times this region includes the countries of Israel/Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and western Iran. The Near East is generally regarded as the “cradle of civilization” as many milestones in human history, such as the earliest agriculture, writing, and cities, derived from this region.

What is area studies in international relations?

Typical area study programs involve international relations, strategic studies, history, political science, political economy, cultural studies, languages, geography, literature, and other related disciplines. In contrast to cultural studies, area studies often include diaspora and emigration from the area.

Is Pakistan Far East?

The answer to this question depends on how one looks at it. Pakistan is culturally, geographically, and politically part of South Asia and not the Middle East. However, it is considered part of the “Greater Middle East” which also include Afghanistan.