PSC 311 - State-Society Relat N.Africa

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This is an advanced humanities course designed to introduce students to the politics of state-society relations in North Africa from the 19th to the 20th centuries. The course starts with a comparative and historical overview of the process of state formation of the five North African states: two populist republics in transition (Algeria and Libya) a capitalist monarchy (Morocco), and two secular republics (Egypt and Tunisia). Two other themes will be examined. First, we will explore the impact of colonial transformations, and the rise of nationalism. Second, we will study the challenges posed by post-cold war economic globalization on the post-colonial North African states, and the rise of Islamic social movements and feminism as opposition forces to the ruling nationalist elites.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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