Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 270
Fall 2012 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations, Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies |
This course will provide an overview of Middle Eastern politics since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, analyzing the political, economic, and social roots of significant contemporary events. The primary focus of the course will be to employ theoretical and historical accounts to explain domestic political phenomena, such as state power, regime type, social movements, and economic development. The course does not substantially address the international relations of the Middle East or the Israeli-Arab conflict. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CJST-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)(HRAD-MN)(MEST-MN)(MUST-MN) |
Major Readings:
William Cleveland. A History of the Modern Middle East. 4th ed. USA: Westview Press, 2008.
(ISBN 9780813343747)
John Waterbury and Alan Richards. A Political Economy of the Middle East. 3rd ed. New York: Westview Press, 2007.
(ISBN: 0813343488)
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Examinations and Assignments:
One map quiz, one 5-6 page paper, two in-class exams, and one research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
GOVT 157 is highly recommended, but not required. |
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