International Relations of the Middle East
GOVT 272
Spring 2014 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations, Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies |
This course will consider the international relations of the Middle East, including U.S. foreign policy in the region, inter-Arab relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and foreign economic policy. Course readings will include general international relations theory, region-specific/mid-range theories, and primary source/descriptive accounts specific to the region. |
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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: (GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Intl.) |
Major Readings:
(Subject to modification: please see textbook information for current semester)
Course Textbooks:
#1
author: Steve Coll
title: Ghost Wars
publisher: Penguin
isbn: 0143034669
edition: latest
type: paperback
required/optional: required
#2
author: Gregory Gause
title: International Relations of the Persian Gulf
publisher: Cambridge
isbn: 0521137306
edition: latest
type: paperback
required/optional: required
#3
author: William Quandt
title: Peace Process
publisher: Brookings
isbn: 0520246314
edition: 3rd
type: paperback
required/optional: required
#4
author: Dennis Ross
title: The Missing Peace
publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
isbn: 0374529809
edition: latest
type: paperback
required/optional: required
#5
author: William Cleveland
title: A History of the Modern Middle East
publisher: Westview
isbn: 0813343747
edition: 4th
type: paperback
required/optional: optional
#6
author: George Packer
title: The Assassin's Gate
publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
isbn: 0374530556
edition: latest
type: paperback
required/optional: required
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Examinations and Assignments:
One map quiz, two 5-6 page critical analysis papers, one policy memo, two in-class exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
GOVT 155 is strongly recommended, but not required. |
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