Established in 2008 in response to student and community interest, the
Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literatures (AMESALL)
at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey continues a long tradition of scholarly excellence and innovative teaching in the languages and literatures of
Africa
, the
Middle East
, and
South Asia
. We provide instruction in
languages
such as
Akan (Twi)
Arabic
Hebrew
Hindi
Persian
Swahili
Turkish
and
Urdu
using the latest methodologies and technologies of heritage and second language learning. In addition, we offer introductory and specialized courses taught in English on a broad spectrum of topics, including
literature, folklore and translation
Please feel free to
for additional information. We are located on the 5th and 6th floors of the West Wing of the Academic Building on the College Avenue Campus in New Brunswick. Drop in, we'll be happy to speak with you!