Difference between revisions of "David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Middle East Studies/Arabic Program"

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The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies created the Middle East Studies/Arabic Program when it dissolved the Middle and Near Eastern Studies Program in 2004. Chad F. Emmett served as program coordinator from 2004 to the present.   
 
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies created the Middle East Studies/Arabic Program when it dissolved the Middle and Near Eastern Studies Program in 2004. Chad F. Emmett served as program coordinator from 2004 to the present.   
 
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Earlier unit: [[subordinate to::David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Middle and Near Eastern Studies Program]] ([[date::2005]])
 
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Revision as of 17:11, 1 July 2011

The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies created the Middle East Studies/Arabic Program when it dissolved the Middle and Near Eastern Studies Program in 2004. Chad F. Emmett served as program coordinator from 2004 to the present.

Description

Established: 2005

Location: Provo, Utah (2005- )

Functions

The program examines the Arabic-, Turkish-, and Persian-speaking peoples and countries of the Middle East. The region itself provides the focus, but historians, political scientists, anthropologists, economists, geographers, linguistics, art historians, and literary and religious scholars all provide important insights into the area. The main focus supporting these various studies is is linguistic skill in Arabic, which offers access to original sources, press analysis, and native speakers.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The program was administered under the direction of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.

Associated Units

Superior unit: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (2005- )

Earlier unit: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Middle and Near Eastern Studies Program (2005)

Sources

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2004-2005: p. 221 (Chad F. Emmett, coordinator (2004-2005))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2005-2006: p. 231 (program functions)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00521

Creator: RSP