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The Master of Arts in Arab Studies (MAAS) offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of the region.
CCAS hosts a rich calendar of public lectures, film screenings, and cultural events.
CCAS provides workshops, curriculum support, and other resources on the MENA for K-14 educators.
CCAS News
MAAS Students Win Immigration Video Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the Exodus Institute “Welcoming Immigrants to America” video contest, including MAAS students Nour Laswi (1st place) and Saúl Ulloa (Runner Up)!
New Law Hinders Public Diplomacy and Penalizes Palestinian Students
Last fall, Congress enacted a law that indirectly led to 29 young Arab leaders losing their scholarships to U.S.-accredited universities and dealt another blow to educational and cultural-exchange programming, a critical part of U.S. public diplomacy efforts.
CCAS Prof. Noureddine Jebnoun writes on Rif popular movement
CCAS Adjunct Associate Professor Noureddine Jebnoun recently published “Public Space Security and Contentious Politics of Morocco’s Rif Protests” in the journal Middle Eastern Studies.
Training Georgetown’s Future Diplomats
A certificate program at the School of Foreign Service offers theoretical knowledge and practical training for aspiring diplomats.
Undergrad Students Earn Certificate in Arab Studies
Congratulations to students who completed the Undergraduate Arab Studies Certificate at CCAS and presented their research at this week’s colloquium!
Q&A with Hannah Beswick (MAAS ’14)
Hannah Beswick graduated from CCAS in 2014 with an M.A. in Arab Studies. She currently works as the Partnerships Development Specialist at the UN Women Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.