PSCI3580-01.Politics & Society Middle East.F16.Ozkececi-Taner,Binnur

Goals: To examine politics and society in the contemporary Middle East, within the context of the region\u27s historical, cultural, and economic environment. To understand both the major themes and issues in Middle Eastern politics and the diverse experiences of individual countries (e.g., Egypt, Israel, Syria, Saudi Arabia.) Content: Islam, Arab, and Ottoman Empire, the colonial legacy and nationalist movements, Arab nationalism, the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the impact of ethnic and religious diversity on politics, and Middle Eastern foreign policies and the impact of external and regional development. Taught: Alternate years. Credits: