Honors Introduction to the Middle East

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54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a historical development of the Middle East from the prophet Mohammed to the present, emphasizing Islamic religion, art, philosophy, and key political and social conflicts of modern times. As an honors section, this class will employ enhanced teaching methods such as a seminar approach, more research-based writing assignments, and assignments calling for a higher level of critical thinking. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC