This course will draw upon the theoretical insights of comparative politics to examine politics in the Middle East and North Africa. The seminar focuses on issues that are important for understanding the contemporary politics of the region, from the persistence of authoritarianism, petropolitics, political Islam, Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of ISIS to ethnic divisions, gender relations, and social movements.
PLSC 368 - 001
Politics of the Middle East
Session
Six Week - First
Class Number
1704
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This course will draw upon the theoretical insights of comparative politics to examine politics in the Middle East and North Africa. The seminar focuses on issues that are important for understanding the contemporary politics of the region, from the persistence of authoritarianism, petropolitics, political Islam, Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of ISIS to ethnic divisions, gender relations, and social movements.
Class Attributes
Arabic Language and Culture
Global Studies
Islamic World Studies
Global Studies
Islamic World Studies
Class Actions
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Tofigh Maboudi
Meets
TBA
Dates
05/19/2025 - 06/27/2025
Room
TBA
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
| Lecture Required |
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
6
Seats Open
19
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
5