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Middle East and Europe, 1798-1956
HIST257 SP

This course is an examination of the changing relationship between Europe and the Middle East from the occupation of Egypt by Napoleon until the Suez crisis. At the beginning of the period, the Ottoman Empire was a European power. At the end, most of the Middle East had experienced some form of European imperialism. More important, where once the Muslim peoples of the Middle East had been extremely confident of their culture and value systems, these were directly challenged by new ideas from Europe. This course will deal with political, social, and economic transformations in the region brought about by contact with the West, providing a framework for the understanding of contemporary problems in the Middle East.

MAJOR READINGS

William Cleveland, A HISTORY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST Beshara Doumani, REDISCOVERING PALESTINE Leila Fawaz, AN OCCASION FOR WAR Albert Hourani, ARABIC THOUGHT IN THE LIBERAL AGE Other readings will be placed on reserve.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final exam. Two essays based on assigned readings, 5-7 pages in length.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students are expected to attend all classes. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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