Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) is a leading center for

Our faculty of distinguished scholars and outstanding teachers represent some of the most innovative and influential figures in their fields. Our approach to learning stresses knowledge of languages and intellectual traditions, but the subjects we explore cover a range of fields from literature and the history of ideas to contemporary history and politics.

On April 9, MESAAS held the annual Professor Maan Z. Madina Visiting Scholar Lecture featuring Professor Adam Talib of t...
04/27/2026

On April 9, MESAAS held the annual Professor Maan Z. Madina Visiting Scholar Lecture featuring Professor Adam Talib of the American University of Cairo. His talk, entitled: “The Voice Trap Arabic Court Poetry and its Archival Tradition.”

04/20/2026
Friday, May 1st, Lerner Hall .
04/17/2026

Friday, May 1st, Lerner Hall .

Jack Halberstan and the ISSG on Wednesday, April 15th for a reading of “Night Night Fawn,” followed by a conversation wi...
04/14/2026

Jack Halberstan and the ISSG on Wednesday, April 15th for a reading of “Night Night Fawn,” followed by a conversation with author Jordy Rosenberg and poet Megan Fernandes (author of “I Do Everything I’m Told”).

Wednesday, 4/15/26 4:10PM - 6PM.
East Gallery, Buell Hall

Book Talk this Wednesday, 04/08/2026.
04/06/2026

Book Talk this Wednesday, 04/08/2026.

MESAAS: 2026 Summer Session Department Poster
03/03/2026

MESAAS: 2026 Summer Session Department Poster

MESAAS Undergraduate Open House, March 3rd 12-2PM, 403 Knox Hall.
03/02/2026

MESAAS Undergraduate Open House, March 3rd 12-2PM, 403 Knox Hall.

12/05/2025

MESAAS is proud to announce a listserv specifically for students interested in academic and social events related to Persian Studies. To sign up, please use the link below:

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