Degrees & Programs
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s pursuit of a better world is at the core of our multidisciplinary programs. Teaching, research, and service drive our faculty members to help students achieve their goals in a diverse intellectual community.
Arabic
Our Arabic program produces fluent Arabic speakers for business, nongovernmental organizations, and the academic world. Focusing on language and culture, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ provides opportunities to enhance your Arabic studies, such as a North African Studies summer program, an eight-week intensive Arabic summer course at a Moroccan university, and semester abroad programs.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.
Hebrew
The minor in Hebrew introduces students to the language, people, culture, and history of the modern Hebrew-speaking world.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.
Hindi
Hindi-Urdu is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The Hindi minor offers instruction from elementary to advanced levels, and regular and special topics in Hindi-Urdu language, literature, and culture.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.
Mediterranean Archeology
The Mediterranean archeology minor brings together courses that deal with the material culture of peoples from the Mediterranean basin, ranging from the Ancient Near East to the classical world and from the earliest times to late antiquity.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.
Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
Coursework for Middle Eastern and South Asian studies includes language (Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Persian, Tibetan) along with courses in history, the arts, and comparative culture. Study abroad opportunities also exist.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.
Persian Language and Literature
In addition to sequenced language instruction, students minoring in Persian language and literature may take related courses in literature, culture, and history. In addition, there are opportunities for extended learning through various study abroad programs.
*Students at Oxford College complete their first two years of coursework in preparation for a bachelor’s degree.