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.