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Summer 2025 course list

May 13, 2025

Join African Studies faculty members this summer for a diverse range of coursework.

Africa courses

MELC 101: Gateway To The Middle East And the Horn of Africa

Instructor: Melike Yucel Koc

Asynchronous Online

5 credits (SSc or A&H) | SLN: 12276

Course Description

Introduces the development of Middle East and Horn of Africa cultures from ancient origins in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and Central Asia through the present day. Invites students into the world’s earliest cultures, the diversity of its peoples, and their contributions to contemporary society.

Language courses

ARAB 105 / ARAB 515: Intensive Elementary Arabic

Instructor: Khalil A. Ahmed

MTWThF | 9:10am-12:20 p.m | Location DEN 156

15 credits | SLN 10119, 10122

Course Description

Develops the four communicative language skills: listening, reading, and writing. Stresses communication skills and emphasizes the links between language and culture, using mainly Modern Standard Arabic, with exposure to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. 

SWA 134: Intensive Basic Swahili

Instructor: Jacquelin Waita

MTWTh | 12:30-3:50 p.m. | Location SAV 137

15 credits (A&H) | SLN 13576