POLS 358 - Governments and Politics of the Middle East

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

The Arab-Israeli conflict is used as a focal point for analysis of political patterns in the region. Great power involvement, nationalism and conflict diplomacy are considered extensively. Course Objectives (1) Learn all the basic facts about each country of the region; (2) Be familiarized with the political history of these countries; (3) Learn the similarities and differences amongst the countries forming the Middle East; (4) Learn the complex web of relationship between these countries; (5) Learn the often ambiguous and ill-reported colonial impact on the people of the region; (6) Discuss the future of the region and its impact upon international community.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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