Transfer Students

To be admitted as Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations majors, transfer students with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: one civilization course for all options, one year of German or French for the options in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Near Eastern archaeology and cultures, and one year of Hebrew for the biblical studies option.

The Major

Majors in all four options are required to take 14 upper division courses selected in consultation with the program adviser.

Majors selecting option 1 (Mesopotamia) are required to take 14 courses as follows: four language courses (Semitics 140A, 140B, 141, 142) and two literature and history courses (Ancient Near East M105, 150A). The remaining eight courses are to be selected from Ancient Near East M104A, M104B, 130, 140A, 140B, 140C, 145, 150B, 150C, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162, 163A, 163B, 164A, 164B, 164C, 170, Iranian 169, Jewish Studies M150A. One course must be in research methodology (such as Anthropology C115R, 130, 150, English 140A, or Linguistics 110) taken preferably in another department with the consent of the adviser.

Majors selecting option 2 (Egypt) are required to take 14 courses as follows: four language courses (Ancient Near East 120A, 120B, 120C, 121A) and three literature and history courses (Ancient Near East M104A, M104B, 150B). The remaining seven courses are to be selected from Ancient Near East M105, 121B, 121C, 123A, 123B, 124, 130, 150A, 150B, 150C, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162, 163A, 163B, 164A, 164B, 164C, 170, Art History 101A, 101B, Iranian 169, Jewish Studies M150A, M191A. One course must be in research methodology (such as Anthropology C115R, 130, 150, English 140A, or Linguistics 110) taken preferably in another department with the consent of the adviser.

Majors selecting option 3 (Near Eastern archaeology and cultures) are required to take 14 courses as follows: three upper division courses in any Near Eastern language (Akkadian, Arabic, Egyptian, Hebrew) and two courses in research methodology (such as Anthropology 111, M115A, C115R, 117, 130, 150). The remaining nine courses are to be selected from Ancient Near East M104A, M104B, M105, 120A, 120B, 120C, 121A, 121B, 121C, 123A, 123B, 124, 130, 150A, 150B, 150C, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162, 163A, 163B, 164A, 164B, 164C, 165, Art History 101A, 101B, M102A, M102B, Classics 168, Jewish Studies M150A, 170, M191A, Semitics 140A, 140B, 141, 142.

Majors selecting option 4 (biblical studies) are required to take 14 courses as follows: four language courses (Hebrew 102A, 102B, 102C, 120) and three history and literature courses (Jewish Studies M150A, M191A, English 108B). The remaining seven courses are to be selected from Ancient Near East M104A, M104B, M105, 130, 150A, 150B, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 161C, 162, 163A, 163B, 164A, 164B, 164C, 165, 170, English 108A, 108C, Greek 130, Hebrew 125, 130, 135, History 194A, 194B, 194C, Jewish Studies 150B, 170, Latin 120, Semitics 130.

Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to spend time abroad either to (1) study with an education abroad program or (2) work on a UCLA-affiliated archaeological excavation in the broader Middle East. For information on studying abroad, contact the Education Abroad Program, 1101 Hershey Hall, (310) 825-2770; for UCLA-affiliated excavations, contact the departmental student affairs officer at (310) 825-4165.

Arabic B.A.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Arabic 1A, 1B, 1C, 102A, 102B, 102C, 150.

Transfer Students

To be admitted as Arabic majors, transfer students with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: two years of Arabic and one Arabic literature and culture course.

The Major

Required: Fifteen courses, including Arabic 103A, 103B, 103C, and History 107A or Islamics 110; five courses from Arabic 120, 130, 132, 141; three courses from Arabic 111A, 111B, 111C, 112A, 112B, 112C, 114A, 114B, 114C; three courses from Art History 104A, Geography 187, History 106A, 106B, 106C, 107B, 108A, 108B, Political Science 132A, 132B, 157.

Hebrew B.A.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Hebrew 1A, 1B, 1C, 102A, 102B, 102C, Jewish Studies M150A, 150B, or equivalent.

Transfer Students

To be admitted as Hebrew majors, transfer students with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: two years of Hebrew and two Hebrew literature courses.

The Major

Required: Sixteen courses, including Hebrew 103A, 103B, 103C; three terms of Hebrew 120 and/or 125; two courses from Hebrew 130, 135; two courses from Hebrew 140, 160; Hebrew 190A, 190B; two additional courses in Hebrew or Aramaic to be approved by the adviser; two courses from History M191A, M191B, M192A, M192B.

Iranian Studies B.A.

Students majoring in Iranian Studies may combine the major with specialization in other fields to enhance their career opportunities. Due to the number of additional courses required, they are advised to consider this option early in their academic career.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Iranian 1A, 1B, 1C, or equivalent, 150A, 150B.

Transfer Students

To be admitted as Iranian Studies majors, transfer students with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: one year of Persian and two Persian literature survey courses.

The Major

Required: Sixteen courses, including Iranian 102A, 102B, 102C, 103A, 103B, 103C, 140, 141, 142, 180A, 180B; five courses from Ancient Near East 163A, 163B, Arabic 1A, 1B, 1C, Art History 104A, 104B, C104C, Ethnomusicology 20B, History 106A, 106B, 106C, 110B, Iranian 120, 169, 170, 190A, 190B, Political Science 157.

Jewish Studies B.A.

Students must select one of five tracks: (1) Jewish history, (2) Jewish religions, (3) Jewish literature and culture, (4) American Jewish literature and culture, or (5) Israeli studies.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Jewish Studies 10.

Transfer Students

To be admitted as Jewish Studies majors, transfer students with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory course prior to admission to UCLA: one social, cultural, and religious institutions of Judaism course.

The Major

Majors in all five tracks are required to take 14 upper division courses selected in consultation with the program adviser, including six required core courses, five courses within the selected track, and three electives to be chosen from Hebrew, Jewish studies, or any courses listed under any track.

Core requirements include one year of upper division Hebrew (either Hebrew 102A, 102B, and 102C, or Hebrew 103A, 103B, and 103C); two terms of the Jewish history sequence selected from Jewish Studies M191A through M191D; and one course on the Hebrew Bible selected from English 108A, Hebrew 120, or Jewish Studies M150A, 150B.

A third year of Hebrew or one year of Yiddish or another Jewish language is strongly recommended but not required.

Students are encouraged to take a research tutorial within Jewish Studies 199. A maximum of 8 units of 199 courses may be applied toward the major.

A course may be applied toward only one category within the major (i.e., core requirement, track requirement, or electives). No more than 20 units applied toward the Jewish Studies major may count toward fulfilling the requirements for a major or minor in another department or program.

For the Jewish history track, students are required to complete the remaining two courses from Jewish Studies M191A through M191D and three courses from the following list, in addition to the core courses for the major: Ancient Near East 162, History 191E, 191F, 191G, 194A, 197A, 199, Jewish Studies 170, M192A, M192B, 199.

For the Jewish religion track, students are required to complete Jewish Studies 150B and four of the following courses, in addition to the core courses for the major: Ancient Near East 162, English 108A, 108C, 199, Hebrew 120, 125, 130, History 194A, Jewish Studies 130, M150A, 151A, 155, 170, M191A, M191B, 199.

For the Jewish literature and culture track, students are required to complete Hebrew 103A, 103B, 103C, and two of the following courses, in addition to the core courses for the major: English 103, 108A, 108C, 189, German 112, Hebrew 120, 125, 130, 140, Iranian 131, Jewish Studies M143, M150A, 150B, 151A, 155, 170, 175, M187, 197A through 197Z, 199.

For the American Jewish studies track, students are required to complete Sociology 159 and four of the following courses, in addition to the core courses for the major: English 103, 189, 199, History 199, Jewish Studies 140A, 140B, 199, Yiddish 101A, 101B, 101C, 102A, 102B, 104.

For the Israeli studies track, students are required to complete Hebrew 103A, 103B, 103C, and two of the following courses, in addition to the core courses for the major: Hebrew 140, History 191F, 199, Jewish Studies 142, 151B, 175, M191B, 199, Political Science 121, 132A, 132B, 139, 164, 199.

Study in Israel

Students are encouraged to spend up to one year in Israel either to (1) study with an education abroad program or (2) study at an Israeli university. For information on studying in Israel, contact the Education Abroad Program, 1333 Hershey Hall, (310) 825-4889.

Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor

The Arabic and Islamic Studies minor is designed for students who wish to augment their major program with a group of related courses that provide a systematic introduction to the study of Arabic language and literature and Islam.

To enter the minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better, have completed Arabic 1A, 1B, 1C, or the equivalent as determined by the department, and file a petition in 376 Kinsey Hall, (310) 825-4165.

Required Upper Division Courses (28 units): Seven courses in Arabic or Islamics; 199 courses may not be applied. With approval of the undergraduate adviser, two of the seven courses may be taken outside the department. Courses recommended as electives for the major in Arabic (Art History 104A, Geography 187, History 106A, 106B, 106C, 107A, 107B, 108A, 108B, Political Science 132A, 132B, 157) may be applied. Other courses may be applied as extra-departmental courses with approval of the adviser.

All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.

Armenian Studies Minor

The Armenian Studies minor is designed for students who wish to augment their major program with a group of courses that provide a systematic introduction to the study of Armenian culture.

To enter the minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better, have completed Armenian 101A, 101B, 101C, or the equivalent as determined by the department, and file a petition in 376 Kinsey Hall, (310) 825-4165.

Required Upper Division Courses (28 units): Seven courses from the Armenian section of the department; 199 courses may not be applied. At least one course from each of the three disciplines of language, literature, and history must be selected. Eligible language courses begin in the fourth quarter of study (i.e., course 102A for Western Armenian, course 105A for Eastern Armenian). With approval of the undergraduate adviser, two of the seven courses may be taken outside the department. Ordinarily, courses listed as Related Courses under the Armenian section in the UCLA General Catalog may be applied.

All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.

Hebrew and Jewish Studies Minor

To enter the Hebrew and Jewish Studies minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better, have completed Hebrew 1A, 1B, 1C, or the equivalent as determined by the department, and file a petition in 376 Kinsey Hall, (310) 825-4165.

Required Upper Division Courses (28 units): Seven courses from the Hebrew or Jewish studies section of the department; 199 courses may not be applied. With approval of the undergraduate adviser and based on course content, two of the seven courses may be taken outside the department.

All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.

Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Minor

The Near Eastern Languages and Cultures minor is designed for students who wish to augment their major program in the College of Letters and Science with a group of related courses from various linguistic, literary, archaeological, and historical disciplines of the Near East, from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and biblical studies to the modern Arabic, Armenian, Iranian, Jewish, and Turkish world.

To enter the minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better and file a petition in 376 Kinsey Hall, (310) 825-4165.

Required Upper Division Courses (28 units): Seven courses selected in consultation with an academic adviser from any of the courses offered by the department; 199 courses may not be applied. With approval of the undergraduate adviser, two of the seven courses may be taken outside the department, provided the content of the courses bears a direct relation to the culture of the Near East.

All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.