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.
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