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HIS 661
The Middle East from 1908
This course surveys major events in the Middle East, beginning with the creation of new states out of the former Ottoman Empire and changes of leadership within Egypt, Iran, and the Gulf States. It also explores the creation of Israel, regional conflict, and emphasizes the political and economic involvement in state formation by western governments and corporations. Students consider the varied forms of nationalisms and governments in the region created by both reform and revolution.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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- Arts and Contemporary Studies Core Elective Table I
- Criminology and History Core Elective Table II
- English and History Core Elective Table II
- HST 522 - The Middle East: 1908 to the Present
- History Core Elective Table II
- History Politics and Governance Core Elective Table II
- History and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- History and Sociology Double Major Core Elective Table II
- Minor in History