(HIST 031) Empire, War, and Resistance in the Middle East

4 Credits

NEW COURSE PENDING FACULTY APPROVAL -- Over the past 200 years, empires have fought over the control of strategic trade routes and natural resources in the Middle East. Conflicts in Israel-Palestine, Iraq, and Syria emerged with the redrawing of borders. These geo-political changes shed light on how national identities changed but also on how Middle Eastern men and women resisted foreign occupation and domestic dictators alike. Through diverse media such as fiction, photography, and film, this course introduces students to the region’s rich history and legacy. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, SS, W