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POLI 381

International Relations of the Middle East

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Topics include Persian Gulf Wars, Arab-Israeli conflict, the effect of Arab nationalism and political Islam on international relations, and the intervention of great powers in the region.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Poli 200.

Title

Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Analyze the international relations of the Middle East from a historical, theoretical, and contemporary perspective

Title

Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.

Title

Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

Title

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.