Topics in The Sociology of The Middle East

(4 Credits)

Through a sociological lens, this course will analyze the formation of the “Middle East,” the evolution of colonial legacies, and the social, political, and economic underpinnings in specific case studies from the region. The course will engage with broader sociological theories and methodologies to unpack various themes in the region and identify similarities and differences among case studies specific to the Middle East - as well as what are the trends within Middle Eastern Sociological work.