Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations

Learn about the Department’s long history and scope

We invite you to explore NMC, where history, culture, and scholarship intersect to illuminate the rich and diverse legacies of the Near and Middle East through our video.

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Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Societies and educational initiatives affiliated with NMC

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Middle Eastern Studies

Societies and educational initiatives in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies affiliated with NMC

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Holiday Closure
The Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations offices will be closed starting Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday January 3, 2025 inclusive. The undergraduate and graduate courses for the 2025 Winter Term will begin on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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NMC 2024-25 Undergraduate Timetable and 2024-25 Graduate Course Timetable are now available!