Undergraduate

Welcome Message from the Director of Undergraduate Studies

As the current Director of Undergraduate Studies, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our undergraduate program website.

The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures (NELC) offers majors in Ancient Near East & Egyptology, Arabic, Iranian Studies, Jewish Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies, as well as a wide range of minors in both language and culture. We are comprised of more than thirty-five faculty and lecturers teaching a wide variety of classes covering the languages, literatures, religions, and histories of the Near/Middle East.

NELC students comprise different countries and diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and upon graduation go on to pursue occupations not only in the United States but also all over the world. Many of our undergraduates also pursue advanced degrees in related fields. Please be sure to check out our NELC courses for more information, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about our program or offerings!

Sincerely,
Lara Fabian

Undergraduate Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor in Iranian Archaeology
Near Eastern Languages & Cultures Department
University of California, Los Angeles