Middle Eastern Languages/Literatures

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Topics of Study

In Middle Eastern Languages/Literatures you will learn to:

• Become familiar with Middle, Near East and Semitic languages of Western Asia, North Africa, and Europe, such as Classical and Modern Arabic, Biblical and Modern Hebrew, Iranian and Persian languages, Maltese, Berber languages, Modern Assyrian, and Cushitic languages
• Speak, read, and write a language
• Use good grammar and speak the language well
• Understand the culture and literature of the country where the language is spoken

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Middle Eastern Languages/Literatures will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate: customs official, travel agent, work in a country where a Middle Eastern language is spoken
• 4-Year degree: teacher, translator, researcher, or interpreter
• More than 4 years: diplomat, teacher; work in international business or law