Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 270
Spring 2024
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This course provides an overview of the political landscape of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa, focusing on domestic social and political issues. Exploring both the region as a whole and particular case studies, the course examines what accounts for the democratic deficit in the region, how we can understand the Arab Spring, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. |
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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) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ellen Lust, editor. THE MIDDLE EAST, 15th edition. Washington: CQ Press. Paperback, ISBN: 9781544334790
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Examinations and Assignments:
Class participation, daily discussion questions on the readings, 2 blog entries, research paper, final exam |
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| Instructor(s): Matesan,Ioana Emy Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: ALLB304; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 4 | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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