University of Washington Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1970-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization
Title
University of Washington Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records
Dates
1970-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.61 cubic feet (4 boxes, 1 vertical file, and 3 VHS tapes)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00279
Summary
Records of the Department
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The study of Near East languages began at the University of Washington as early as 1907, although a department was not established until 1970, and the Department of Near East Languages and Civilization was not organized in its present form until 1984. The department focuses on languages and civilizations of the Islamic Near and Mid East and the Semitic Near East. Emphasis is placed on the ancient and medieval roots of these civilizations, but more recent cultural developments are also studied. The Department works closely with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies to coordinate curriculum.

Farhat Ziadeh was appointed professor of Near Eastern Studies in 1966, and was chair of the interdisciplinary Near Eastern Studies program beginning in the 1967-68 academic year. The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature, chaired by Ziadeh, was established by the 1972-73 academic year. The department changed its name to Near Eastern Languages and Civilization in 1984.

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization (NELC) offers BA and MA degrees that investigate major linguistic, literary, and cultural aspects of the Near East and Central Asia, provides training in the region’s languages, and cultivates an appreciation and understanding of historical and cultural traditions among various communities in the region. The languages taught include Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish (Modern and Ottoman), Geez, and Central Asian Turkic (such as Uzbek, Kazak, Kyrgyz, and Uygur) Elementary and intermediate language courses are combined with advanced courses in poetry, literature, and modern media. Undergraduates can select from degree options concentrating in Languages and Civilization; Comparative Civilizations; and Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Exchange program agreements, correspondence, agendum, minutes, course files, committee records, subject series, annual reports, newsletters, flyers, lists, grant records, and related material.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 5 accessions.

  • Accession No. 00-003, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1977-1989
  • Accession No. 00-069, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1976-1988
  • Accession No. 95-272, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1970-1971
  • Accession No. 18-009, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization video recordings, 1991-1999
  • Accession No. 22-037, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 2003-2008

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 00-003: University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1977-1989Return to Top

.42 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Subject series containing correspondence, minutes, exchange program agreements, and related material; 1977-1989.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Jane Lund, 1999-12-08

Description
University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records

Accession No. 00-069: University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1976-1988Return to Top

2.00 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, agendum, minutes, course files, committee records, subject series, annual reports, newsletters, flyers, lists, and related material; 1976-1988. Bulk of records created and accumulated by Nicolas Heer during his tenure as chairman of the department.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Elaine Franks, 2000-05-26

Description
University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records

Accession No. 95-272: University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 1970-1971Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Annual report; 1970-1971.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Publications Area, 1990-01-01

Description
University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records

Accession No. 18-009: University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization video recordings, 1991-1999Return to Top

3 videotapes

Scope and Content: Lectures by NELC faculty presented to the UW Library Staff Association: Farhat Ziadeh giving lecture to UW librarians on introduction to Islam and Jere Bacharach giving lecture to UW librarians on Iraq. Also included is an Arabic distance learning demo tape.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Acquisition Info: Mary St. Germain, Near East Section, UW Libraries, 2018-02-28

Description
University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization video recordings

Accession No. 22-037: University of Washington Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records, 2003-2008Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Grant records for Uzbekistan Educational Partnership Program, and Indo-Persian Conference records, including emails, correspondence, syllabi, forms, reports, proposals.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Sumi Hayashi, Dept. of Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, 2016.

Description
University of Washington Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Heer, Nicholas (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives