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 Department:    HIST

 Course #:    242

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    540101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

With a particular emphasis on the effects of imperialism and colonialism, this course explores the social, political, and cultural changes that have occurred in the Middle East during the past two centuries, reflecting on the history of the region and the connection to present conflicts.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. identify and understand the historic origins of the political, religious, and cultural conflicts that exist in the Middle East today.
2. define the terms associated with study of the Middle East.
3. exercise a workable knowledge of the geography of the Middle East
4. clarify and connect the history of the region to its broader impact on contemporary events.
5. SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. General Introduction and Overview of the Geography and History of the modern Middle East.
2. Understanding Islam
3. Turkey and Kurds-Trouble in the Hood
4. Iraq, A fragmented Society
5. Egypt and Saudi Arabia-Rich and Poor
6. The Gulf States-Oil Kingdoms
7. Syria, Jordan, Lebanon
8. Palestine and Israel-Brothers at Odds
9. Iran-Persia on the Rise
10. The Middle East Today