Comparative Politics of the Middle East
GOVT 270
Fall 2011
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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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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning. This course requires students to grapple with core theories of state formation, social movements, regimes, and economic development, both general and specific to the Middle East. Students must critically evaluate theoretical assumptions, causal arguments, conceptual definitions, methods, and empirical consistency.
Intercultural Literacy. The Arab-Israeli conflict, the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and Islamist social movements have generated substantial social and cultural friction within and without the Middle East region. By encouraging a logical analysis of contemporary issues in Middle Eastern polities and societies, the course will encourage students to question individual and collective perceptions of the people, states, and social movements of the region. Students will also be required to respect alternative points of view during class discussion.
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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: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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. |
| Instructor(s): Zimmermann,Anne Mariel Times: ...W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 5 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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