HIST188 - CIVILIZATIONS AT ODDS? THE U.S. AND THE MIDDLE EAST

Status
X
Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
HIST188 - CIVILIZATIONS AT ODDS? THE U.S. AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Term
2017C
Subject area
HIST
Section number only
401
Section ID
HIST188401
Meeting times
CANCELED
Instructors
KASHANI-SABET, FIROOZEH
Description
Ideas play an intangible role in defining culture and politics. In the contemporary Middle East, mass movements and revolutions have become a familiar feature of social and political life. This course surveys some of the major revolutions and ideologies that have caused significant change in the Middle East over the last century. We will examine icons of imperialism and consider varying sources of conflict within and between states. Novels, essays, and secondary works will comprise the bulk of the readings. The weekly assignments will focus on particular themes or on works that show the nature of political change in various contexts and geographic settings. Thematic texts will be supplemented with some factual information to help the students put the ideas of revolt and protest in the proper historical context.
Course number only
188
Use local description
No
LPS Course
false
Major Concentrations
Major/Minor Requirements Fulfilled