African and Middle Eastern Languages

The African and Middle Eastern (AME) program is part of the Stanford Language Center and is affiliated with The Center for African Studies, the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, and the program in Jewish Studies.

In addition to the current language offerings, students can request a language by filling out the Request a Language Form (available for a limited time during the academic year). Requests for the following academic year should be submitted by Spring Quarter of the current academic year. Due to the large number of requests we receive, we are not able to accommodate all requests.

For specific information on the Arabic program, contact the ARABLANG coordinator kyobeid [at] stanford.edu (Khalid Obeid).

The Stanford Language Center does its best to accommodate students who request language services outside regular Language Center offerings. 

Requests for instruction in languages not regularly offered need to be made one academic year in advance of beginning instruction.  This time lag is necessary because the Language Center needs to find qualified instructors and to budget for courses outside the regular curriculum.  Please use the following request forms to request instruction in a language. 

To request an African or Middle Eastern Language not already taught at Stanford:  AME Request Form

To request another language not already taught at Stanford:  SLP Request Form