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 - 016
Politics of the Middle East
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
4505
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
MoWeFr 1:40PM - 2:30PM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/13/2025
Room
Mundelein Center - Room 404
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
| Lecture Required |
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
16
Seats Open
19
Class Capacity
35
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0