IRLS662 - Middle Eastern Culture
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This course covers the geography, culture, society, economy, and religions of the major ethnic and linguistic groups in the Middle East. The course will introduce students to important events and developments, such as the changing concepts of politics in Islam; the evolving sociological bases of states and societies in the Middle East; and the early impact of Europe on the Middle East, first through trade and then through colonialism.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Revolutionaries and Reformers: Contemporary Islamist Movements in the Middle East-E-book available in the APUS Online Library to be used while awaiting text
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| ISBN: |
0791456188
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| Publication Info: |
State University of NY Press
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| Author: |
Rubin, Barry
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| Unit Cost: |
$32.00
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| Book Title: |
Modern Middle East: Political History since the First World War, 2nd ed.
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| ISBN: |
0520267753
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| Publication Info: |
University of California Press
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| Author: |
Kamrava, Mehran
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| Unit Cost: |
$27.50
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| Book Title: |
Middle East Today
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| ISBN: |
0415772427
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| Publication Info: |
Routledge N. Y.
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| Author: |
Stewart, Dona
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| Unit Cost: |
$50.00
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