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Apr 28, 2024
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2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIST 357 - The Middle East and North Africa: An Area Study
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An introductory survey of the recent history, culture, and political institutions of this predominantly Islamic area. Particular emphasis will be placed on those political developments since the mid-19th century that help explain the current problems of the countries in this area. Topics to be covered include the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil and the Persian Gulf, the Lebanese civil war, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. Prerequisite(s): HIST 111 or HIST 112 .
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