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74772
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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10:00AM
-10:50AM
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MWF
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1060 Lincoln Hall
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Goffman, L
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- Availability:
- Closed
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- Section Info:
- Description: The ship stuck in the Suez Canal, the Iranian revolution and the embargo, the Arab Spring, ISIS, Oil money, Islamism, Caliphate, the civil war in Syria, the Arab Spring, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Yazidi persecution, Jihad – In this dynamic fascinating class, we will touch upon the issues, questions, and controversies that continuously draw the world's attention to the Middle East. By becoming familiar with concepts (like Jihad, caliphate, political Islam, etc.) the students will gain knowledge that will allow them to better understand the current state-of-affairs. The students will be encouraged to raise subjects they wish to learn more about, and meetings will include weekly discussions in class. Grades will be based on written assignments, participation in class, and attendance in public events (two). pending pre-approval, some written assignments could be replaced with presentations, comics, etc.
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