HST 2054A - The Modern Middle East

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits An examination of modern Middle Eastern history, focusing on the 20th century to present day. Emphasis will be placed on how indigenous actors have shaped the region's history, even in the face of "Great Power?olitics and interventions. Particular attention will be placed on the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the two world wars, the Israeli-Arab conflict, the Cold War, the growth of modern Islamic Fundamentalism, and the recent wars that have afflicted the Persian Gulf region. Prerequisite: Any 3 credits in History, or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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