HST 3315 - The Middle East from 1500 (3)

The Modern Middle East from 1500. Social, economic and political developments. The Ottoman Empire and the Safavids. Local Provincial autonomy. The Nineteenth century and reform attempts from Muhammad Ali to Nasser; Colonialism, Nationalism and the rise of the Palestine question. The Islamic Republic, the Iraq war and its aftermath. Oil, modern developments and challenges. Course fulfills GE synthesis area D4.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and D4.
GE Area(s): D4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once