For 50 years, the Middle East Research & Information Project (MERIP) has been publishing critical analysis of Middle East politics, economy and society. Featuring perspectives often excluded from mainstream outlets, MERIP articles reach an audience that includes activists, journalists, policy-makers, students, scholars and an informed general public.

As the NYU Kevorkian Center’s Practitioner-in-Residence for Fall 2021, MERIP invites students to delve into the history and impact of the organization and go behind the scenes to see how MERIP develops and disseminates its seminal content for a diverse audience.

Students will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with MERIP staff, writers and editors to produce an issue of MERIP's magazine, Middle East Report. Through small group workshops, students will hone their skills in the following areas: content strategy, editing, non-profit management, outreach & communications, archival research and photo editing.

The fall sessions are conceived in 6-8 parts, which will be articulated through lectures, practice-based workshops and public events. The workshops will be led by members of the Middle East Research & Information Project (MERIP).

As a group, the PIR will explore the history of MERIP and its contributions to changing narratives about the Middle East. We will also collaborate to produce the final 2021 issue of MERIP's magazine, Middle East Report. Students will delve into both the critical intellectual questions raised in our coverage and the practical realities of producing a publication and running a nonprofit.

Classes will meet at the following times: Mondays from 5:00pm - 7:30pm on Zoom.

Monday September 13, 5pm - 7:30pm
Monday September 20, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday September 27, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday October 4, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday October 11 - NO CLASS // Fall break  
Monday October 18, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday October 25, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday November 1, 5pm - 7:30pm  
Monday November 8, 5pm - 7:30pm  
TBD: Monday November 15, 5pm - 7:30pm
TBD: Monday November 22, 5pm - 7:30pm

Space is limited, our first priority for registration will be for students enrolled in the MA program in Near Eastern Studies (or GloJo-NEST), second will be to NYU students. If you are a non-NYU student and interested, please submit the google form and depending on space, we will inform you before the beginning of the semester.

There is a required reading list that will be sent to you once you register.

Participants from all disciplines are welcome to join. No prerequisite other than your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn with us through hands-on experiences.


The DEADLINE is September 13, 2021