HIST 358 - History of the Modern Middle East

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

This course will introduce students to the history of the Middle East. It will cover the life of Muhammad and the foundations of Islam. The majority of the course will focus on the 19th and early 20th century and the interaction between the Ottoman Empire and the European powers. This course will give students an opportunity to analyze the political misunderstandings that emerged in the region due to a lack of social and cultural awareness of difference. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define key historical moments in the Middle East from the 1500s to the twentieth century which influenced people and events. (2) Explain how and why conflict arose as a result of growing European involvement in the nineteenth century. (3) Analyze political movements and cultural events to learn how the population changed over time. (4) Read and discuss primary sources from a variety of perspectives.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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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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