AMES 166 - Egypt: Mother of the World

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

Description:

Modern history of Egypt: Napoleon's conquest in 1798, the "Description of Egypt", Orientalist knowledge, the Ottoman Empire, Muhammad Ali, Islamic Reform, the Arab Renaissance, Women's Awakening, the Islamic Revival, Muslim Brotherhood, Arab Nationalism, Gamal Abd al-Nasser, war and peace with Israel, the culture of the petroleum industry, Egyptian cosmopolitanism, Egyptian letters (novel, drama, poetry), Egyptian cinema, mass media, television, and popular culture. Includes an optional voyage to Egypt during the spring vacation. Instructor: McLarney

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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