The Modern Middle East
HIST 234
Fall 2019 not offered
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| Certificates: Civic Engagement, Civic Engagement Minor, International Relations, International Relations Minor, Middle Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies Minor |
This course surveys the history, culture, and religion of the contemporary Middle East. Emphasis is on the historical roots of current problems. These include the Arab-Israeli conflict, Westernization vs. Islam, U.S. involvement in the region, Turkish and Kurdish nationalisms, and the Sunni-Shia divide within Islam. Finally, the course will address the causes of the Arab Spring and discuss the ongoing turmoil, including the rise of Da'ish/Islamic State, that reform movements unleashed. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
William Cleveland, A HISTORY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
Alan Pappe, THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
Alaa al-Aswany, THE YACOUBIAN BUILDING
Further readings on electronic reserve
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term exam. Two 5-7 page papers on assigned topics. Final exam. |
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