HIST234 - Arab World in the 20th Century

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Arab World in the 20th Century
HIST 234 SP

This course surveys history, culture and religion of the contemporary Arabic-speaking countries. Emphasis is on current problems. The Arab-Israeli conflict, Westernization versus Islam, U.S. involvement in the region.

MAJOR READINGS

William Cleveland, A HISTORY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
Charles Smith, PALESTINE AND THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT
Eric Davis, MEMORIES OF THE STATE: POLITICS, HISTORY, AND COLLECTIVE IDENTITY IN MODERN IRAQ
Gilles Kepel, JIHAD: THE TRAIL OF POLITICAL ISLAM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam. Two five page papers on assigned topics. Three in-class quizzes, finl exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance and class participation will be factored into final grade

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Masters,Bruce A.

Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC004;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006