Courses on offer in semester 2
In semester 2 2015, CAIS will offer a diverse range of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This list includes both language and non-language courses. So if you are completing a major or…
Teaching Excellence Candidate
Congratulations go to Dr Zarah Taheri for her recognition as a candidate amongst the best at ANU in the 2015 Vice Chancellor's teaching excellence awards. "The most notable strength of the course…
CAIS Arabic students debating in international competition
A team of four CAIS students represented Australia and the ANU at the Third International Universities Arabic Debating Championship held in Doha, Qatar from 26 to 29 April 2015. The team was…
Prizes for 2014
CAIS is fortunate to have several generous donors in the fields of Masters in Middle East and Central Asian Studies, Persian language and Iranian Studies. As a result there have been prizes awarded…
'Nowruz-etaan Piruz' - 'Sale now Mobarak'
CAIS Persian and Iranian Studies students had the opportunity to learn about the traditional Persian setting and its place in the ancient customs and festivals of Iran. The table setting or Haft Seen…
CAIS Director promoted to highest academic level
ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ian Young recently announced that Prof. Amin Saikal has been promoted to the level of University Distinguished Professor. This promotion, to the highest academic level…
Some of the postgraduate coursework options - Semester 1, 2015
Revolution & Reform in the Arab World - MEAS8105 (5304) The course examines the drivers of political, economic and social change in the Arab world, at both national and regional levels. It…