The Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations participates in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s language citation for Arabic, modern Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Biblical Hebrew, and Ancient Egyptian. The study of languages is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience that provides access to the varieties of human culture and expression. The language citation requires the completion of 3 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and recognizes a significant level of achievement in the advanced study of a language.
The citation in Arabic is available to students who, having completed the introductory course in Arabic (NML110Y1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in Arabic language (NML210Y1, NML310Y1, or NML410Y1).
The citation in modern Hebrew is available to students who, having completed the introductory courses in modern Hebrew (NML155H1 and NML156H1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in modern Hebrew language (NML255H1, NML256H1, NML355H1, and NML356H1).
The citation in Persian is available to students who, having completed the introductory Persian language course (NML260Y1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in Persian language/literature (NML360Y1, NML461H1, NML462H1, NML466H1, NML467H1, or NML468H1).
The citation in Turkish is available to students who, having completed the introductory course in Turkish (NML270Y1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in Turkish language (NML370Y1 and NML470Y1).
The citation in Biblical Hebrew is available to students who, having completed the introductory course in Biblical Hebrew (NML250Y1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in Biblical Hebrew language (NML350H1, NML351H1, NML450H1, and NML459H1).
The citation in Ancient Egyptian is available to students who, having completed the introductory course in Ancient Egyptian (NML240Y1 or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in two additional FCEs in Ancient Egyptian language/literature (NML340Y1, NML440H1, and NML441H1).
Students should note that the language citation is not equivalent to an academic program for purposes of degree completion; however, language courses taken as part of the requirements for an NMC program of study may count towards a language citation in the relevant language(s).