POLS 240 Islam and the West
Conceived in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, this course is designed to investigate the putative "Clash of Civilizations" between predominantly Muslim nations and "the West." Following an initial examination of the basic tenets of Islam and an overview of its historical development, the course focuses on explaining the political behavior of Islamists, both moderates and extremists, and the nature of their relations with the governments and peoples of the United States and numerous Western European countries.
Course Type
GC, HON