POLI 357
Middle East Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to important themes, concepts, and cases in the study of the Middle East and North Africa, with particular attention to the domestic and international politics of the region. Examination of social and political issues in the region from the early 20th century to the present, focusing primarily on issues of contemporary relevance.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Poli 200
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
We will concentrate on problems of political development, leadership, political institutions and religion
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will develop analytical and logical writing abilities with an emphasis on critical reading and writing skills.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
We will study the conflicts of political legitimacy and Islamic activism.
Title
Political Process, Theory and Thought
Learning Outcome
The class is designed to help the student gain a basic knowledge of Middle Eastern politics and the social pressures that underlie political forces, to study several countries in depth and to gain an understanding of the culturally-based and traditional political structures and forces that operate in these governmental systems.
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.
