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 Near Eastern Studies Program in 2002. Chad F. Emmett served as program coordinator from 2004 to the present. | |
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| − | + | MESA | |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Established: [[established in::date:: | + | Established: [[established in::date::2002]] |
| − | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date:: | + | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::2002]]- ) |
==Functions== | ==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== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| − | + | The program was administered under the direction of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. | |
==Associated Units== | ==Associated Units== | ||
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies]] ([[date::2005]]- ) | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies]] ([[date::2005]]- ) | ||
| − | Earlier unit: [[subordinate to::David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. | + | Earlier unit: [[subordinate to::David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Near Eastern Studies Program]] ([[date::2002]]) |
| − | + | Associated unit: [[associated with::National Middle East Language and Resource Center]] ([[date::2002]]-) | |
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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| + | Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2002-2003 p. 242 (began in 2002; contains Near Eastern Studies minors) | ||
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2004-2005: p. 221 (Chad F. Emmett, coordinator (2004-2005)) | Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2004-2005: p. 221 (Chad F. Emmett, coordinator (2004-2005)) | ||
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| + | Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2005-2006: p. 231 (program functions) | ||
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
| − | Record ID: | + | Record ID: EAC-2009-00521 |
Creator: RSP | Creator: RSP | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 22 December 2011
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies created the Middle East Studies/Arabic Program when it dissolved the Near Eastern Studies Program in 2002. Chad F. Emmett served as program coordinator from 2004 to the present.
Contents
Variant Names
MESA
Description
Established: 2002
Location: Provo, Utah (2002- )
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. Near Eastern Studies Program (2002)
Associated unit: National Middle East Language and Resource Center (2002-)
Sources
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2002-2003 p. 242 (began in 2002; contains Near Eastern Studies minors)
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