2012-2013 Academic Catalog

May 03, 2024

2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 348 - History of the Middle East

Type of Course: Seminar

Introduces students to one of the most critical regions of the worldthe Middle East. Examines the different legacies from the past. Looks at the role of outside powers and their impact of modernization and economic development and the problems associated with nation-building and state-building. Examines the nature and causes of the various conflicts in the region, especially the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of international organizations and the prospects for conflict resolution. The course is concluded by reviewing some of the major events in recent years (i.e The Gulf War, 9/11), as well as efforts toward greater regional cooperation.