SOA U200 - Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Retired August 31, 2008. Familiarizes students with Middle East culture and society by way of an anthropological tour of the region. Urban, rural, and pastoral communities are examined, particularly focusing on their response to social change both from within and outside the region. Topics within these three broad spatial divisions include family, kinship, and gender; tourism, business, and livelihoods; and popular culture, religion, and social movement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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