Course description

What explains authoritarian resilience in the Middle East? What are the causes and consequences of Islamist political attitudes and behavior? What is the historical legacy of colonialism and empire in the Middle East? This course will offer students the opportunity to discuss these and other questions related to the political, social, and economic development of the Middle East and North Africa. (CP)

Winter 2024: Online course

Alexandra Blackman
Alexandra Blackman
Assistant Professor
Section ID:NES 3850 001-LEC
Number:1166
Session:3-week Winter session
Class dates:January 2-19, 2024
Final exam/project due:Friday January 19, 11:59 PM (see Final exams)
Time / room:
Mode of instruction:Online (async)
Credit:3
Grade:Student option
Instructor:Blackman, A. (adb295)
Max. enroll:20
Related:Cross-listed with GOVT 3313 001-LEC
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