While traditionally the strength of the department has been in the medieval and pre-modern studies of the geographical area that includes the Arab lands, Iran, Israel, and Turkey, greater emphasis has been given more recently to the modern Muslim world in its entirety, including the Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
This development recognizes the many interconnections of the Muslim ecumene and enables NES to offer its students an interdisciplinary program of studies that breaks out of the artificial constraints imposed by the traditional geographical focus. For graduate students interested in pursuing an academic career, the Department of Near Eastern Studies offers a program of study leading to the Ph. D.
There is tremendous flexibility in the individual course of study and in the choice of dissertation topic. For students contemplating careers in government, business, or journalism, where a Ph. D. is not a requirement, the Program in Near Eastern Studies also offers a two-year degree curriculum leading to the M.A. as a final degree. This special program is governed by an Interdepartmental Committee. The Program Director oversees the student's course selection, master's thesis, and examinations.
Princeton University, United States
While traditionally the strength of the department has been in the medieval and pre-modern studies of the geographical area that includes the Arab lands, Iran, Israel, and Turkey, greater emphasis has been given more recently to the modern Muslim world in its entirety, including the Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
This development recognizes the many interconnections of the Muslim ecumene and enables NES to offer its students an interdisciplinary program of studies that breaks out of the artificial constraints imposed by the traditional geographical focus. For graduate students interested in pursuing an academic career, the Department of Near Eastern Studies offers a program of study leading to the Ph. D.
There is tremendous flexibility in the individual course of study and in the choice of dissertation topic. For students contemplating careers in government, business, or journalism, where a Ph. D. is not a requirement, the Program in Near Eastern Studies also offers a two-year degree curriculum leading to the M.A. as a final degree. This special program is governed by an Interdepartmental Committee. The Program Director oversees the student's course selection, master's thesis, and examinations.
Princeton University, United States
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