History 259 - Introduction to the Modern Middle East

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

N. Khan A beginning course for continued study of the Middle East region, and a nuts-and-bolts primer on understanding the background for current events. Students learn the political, geographical, and social/ethnic borders that divide the region and the distribution of languages and faiths across it. The historical content of the course is a survey of the past four centuries, with emphasis on the past two. No prior knowledge of the Middle East is assumed; thus, readings are fairly demanding.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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