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
ME2010
Name
SITUATING THE MIDDLE EAST I
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
ME (Middle East Studies)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4118
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 | ME2010 | SITUATING THE MIDDLE EAST I |