The Middle East is a region of great diversity with different histories, cultures, languages and populations. It constitutes nevertheless a systematic entity, with close interrelations, and many common political, cultural and socio-economical challenges. The course will explore the cultural, political, ethnic and geographical realities of the region (historically and in the present). It will present as well the ongoing debates and themes in major political and cultural circles.
Code
HI2010
Name
SITUATING THE MIDDLE EAST I
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
HI (History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4685
Last update with CAMS
The course explores the cultural, political, ethnic and geographical realities of the region (historically and in the present).
It presents the ongoing debates and themes in major political and cultural circles.
Students are encouraged to read, discuss, question the information and work in small groups to present case studies.
Term Code Name
Fall 2021 HI2010 SITUATING THE MIDDLE EAST I