Middle East and Globalization. 3 credits

Catalog description

This course explores the major contemporary issues relating to the Middle East region through global and interdisciplinary perspectives. Examines how the politics, cultures, and economics of the region have shaped and have been shaped by global processes such as capitalism, forced displacement, wars, cultural exchanges, and mass protests. Situates the Middle East within global histories of state-building, colonialism, and nationalism. Covers topics such as oil and ports, authoritarianism, religion and sectarianism, refugees and humanitarianism, racism and Islamophobia, and activism and social movements.Offered by Global Affairs. Limited to three attempts.