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HIST234
Arab World in the 20th Century
HIST234 FA
Not Currently Offered
This course surveys of the politics, economics, culture and
religion of the contemporary Arabic-speaking countries.
Emphasis is on current problems: women's rights,
Arab-Israeli conflict, Westernization verses Islam.
MAJOR READINGS
Fouad Ajami, THE ARAB PREDICAMENT
Fatima Mernissi, BEYOND THE VEIL
Amos Elon, ISRAELIS: FOUNDERS AND SONS
Edward Said, THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE
Additional supplementary readings on reserve. (Note: The
reading may vary from year to year.)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm exam. Two 5 page
papers on assigned topics. Scheduled final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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