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Course ID: | INTL 4370. 3 hours. | Course Title: | Middle Eastern Politics | Course Description: | Traditional and modern Middle Eastern political systems,
cultures, and values. The impact of religion, natural resources,
and external influences. | Oasis Title: | Middle Eastern Politics | Prerequisite: | INTL 3200 or INTL 3200E or INTL 3300 | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | This course is designed to introduce students to the politics of
the Middle East. Both comparative and case study approaches will
be employed. | Topical Outline: | Major topics that will be covered in this course include:
Pre-colonial politics, colonialism and its legacy, politics of the
Middle East since independence, the impact of religion on the
politics of the Middle East, democratization prospects in the
Middle East. | |
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