Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages Track

The Linguistics of Middle Eastern Language track focuses on theoretical and applied linguistics. The track provides training in research methods and analysis, and features discussions on current debates in Middle Eastern languages and their varieties within regional and national contexts.

Required Courses

MENAS core requirements (12 units)

General Linguistics

Two of the following courses (6 units):

LING 501: Formal Foundations of Linguistics
LING 503: Foundations of Syntactic Theory
LING 504: Advanced Syntactic Theory
LING 506: Major Works in Syntactic Theory
LING 508: Computational Techniques for Linguistics
LING 510: Foundations of Phonological Theory I
LING 514: Foundations of Phonological Theory II
LING 515: Phonological Phonetics
LING 516: History of Phonology
LING 522: Lexical Semantics
LING 529: Human Technology I
LING 531: Human Technology II
LING 532: Psychology of Language
LING 533: Theories of Language Development
LING 535: Morphology
LING 538: Computational Linguistics
LING 564: Formal Semantics

Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages

The majority of students who pursue this track focus on Arabic so the choices below pertain to them. Students who wish to focus on Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish, should consult their advisor about courses that full this requirement.

Required:

ARB 526: Introduction to Arabic Linguistics (3 units)

Three of the following courses (9 units):

ARB 550: Arabic Language Variation: Linguistic Analysis, Diglossia and Ideology in Multiple Genres
ARB 560: Ethnolinguistic and Religious Diversity in the Arab World
ARB 596M: Special Topics in Arabic Linguistics
LING 554: Structure of a Middle Eastern Language
MENA 530A: Language and Society in the Middle East
MENA 533: Applied Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages: Foundations, Theory, & Methods of Teaching

Sociolinguistics