HIST 242 - History of the Modern Middle East

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: With a particular emphasis on the effects of imperialism and colonialism, this course explores the social, political, and cultural changes that have occurred in the Middle East during the past two centuries, reflecting on the history of the region and the connection to present conflicts.

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Engage General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and understand the historic origins of the political, religious, and cultural conflicts that exist in the Middle East today.
Define the terms associated with study of the Middle East.
Exercise a workable knowledge of the geography of the Middle East
Clarify and connect the history of the region to its broader impact on contemporary events.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

Course Contents

General Introduction and Overview of the Geography and History of the modern Middle East.
Understanding Islam.
Turkey and Kurds-Trouble in the Hood.
Iraq, A fragmented Society.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia-Rich and Poor.
The Gulf States-Oil Kingdoms.
Syria, Jordan, Lebanon.
Palestine and Israel-Brothers at Odds.
Iran-Persia on the Rise.
The Middle East Today.

Instructional Units: 5