HIS223 The Modern Middle East

This course is a survey of the social, political, intellectual, religious and economic forces that have shaped the contemporary Middle East. It will explore the nature of the traditional, pre-modern Arab, Islamic, Jewish, Persian, and Turkish civilizations as they confronted modern external forces. Special attention will be given to the problems and conflicts arising from this confrontation, and each of the principal countries in this region will be examined separately.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Global Awareness Intensive

  • History/Government Elective

  • Information Literacy Intensive

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Public Presentation Intensive

  • Reading Content Course

  • Social Science Elective