Near Eastern Languages & Civilization | University of Washington

Welcome to NELC

As many nations in the Near East play pivotal roles on the world stage, the need for knowledge of their languages and cultures is increasingly clear.
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Our courses cover a wide range of topics in Near Eastern studies, from Arabic and Hebrew, to Ancient Civilizations and Cultures.
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The Baki Project

A unique Digital Humanities collaboration, engaging a growing team of students and international scholars in identifying and transcribing the scattered manuscripts of the famous Ottoman poet, Baki.
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Our Programs

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May 9, 2018

Jackson School of International Studies at University of Washington
In Seattle next Tuesday, 7/24 at 7PM? Don't miss acclaimed 'Syria: The Impossible Revolution' documentary screening at University of Washington at the Jackson School Thomson Hall 101, followed by Q&A with the two award-winning filmmakers! Details: http://bit.ly/2uz4ELl

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Registration now open for Autumn quarter 2018!

Register now to grab a seat for one of our intriguing offerings this fall.

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NELC professor Naomi Sokoloff will lead instruction this fall in Comparative Literature and Cinema's course offering of "Dynamic Reads...

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