Middle Eastern Studies at Texas

The Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of Texas at Austin consists of two separate entities: the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies.

Center for Middle Eastern Studies

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies , established in 1960, is one of the largest and most respected National Resource Centers designated by the United States Department of Education under the Title VI Strategic Area Studies program. The Center offers an interdisciplinary program in Middle Eastern Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Center provides a supportive environment for faculty researching and teaching on the Middle East throughout the University. The Center also has an extensive publications program, an active community and educational outreach program, and coordinates a number of public events.

Department of Middle Eastern Studies

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies (formerly the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures) houses faculty specializing in Middle Eastern cultures and languages. The Department offers specialized academic programs at all levels in Arabic Studies, Hebrew Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Persian Studies, and Turkish Studies.

Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC)

A third resource, the Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC) is an on-line virtual library of links to informational web sites and online databases related to Middle Eastern Studies. Established in 1994, MENIC is maintained as a public service by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies.