HIST 2915
History of the Modern Middle East
This survey begins with the Ottoman Empire and how WWI drew the map of the Middle East. It then analyzes some of the key issues that dominated the region in the 20th century such as Zionism, political Islam, wars, and revolutions, including the Arab Spring.
Topics
- Zionism
- political Islam
- wars
- revolutions
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Lectures/groups three hours a week
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027