International Relations of the Middle East
GOVT 272
Spring 2012
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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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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning
This course requires students to grapple with core theories of international relations, both general and specific to the Middle East. Students must critically evaluate theoretical assumptions, causal arguments, conceptual definitions, methods, and empirical consistency.
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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.) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
(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. |
| Instructor(s): Zimmermann,Anne Mariel Times: ...W.F. 08:30AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 3 |
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