We experience politics in action, for example, during international negotiations, government policy choices, in the workplace, and in our own families. Jul 03, 2017 my middle east politics summer reading picks. Course outline hst 4 the middle east 19th and 20th. Course offerings gw department of political science the. Any religions holocaust general middle east comparative or. This updated and revised edition features a host of pedagogical features to assist students with their learning, including. The new edition of the middle east today provides an accessible and comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate students of middle east studies, middle east politics and geography. Contemporary politics in the middle east by beverley. Reem abouelfadl is senior lecturer in the comparative politics of the middle east at soas, and coconvenor of the msc politics of the middle east. Middle eastern politics is a diverse and deeply interesting field of study, which features daily in the global media.
The objectives of the course are first, for you to obtain a good working knowledge of the region and to be conversant on a number of topics listed on the syllabus after this class. The nature of middle eastern politics has increased the demand to understand the current complex structure at work. Proposed common course outline for a permanent course. This free book is a collection of chapters from key titles from our middle eastern politics range, all written by experts in their fields on a variety of topics ranging from the arab spring to the israeliarab conflict. The new york times bestselling author takes a riveting new direction with this richly textured, multilayered novel of friendship, murder, revenge, and class conflict set in an uppercrust english schoolas enthralling and haunting as ian mckewans atonement and patricia highsmiths.
In this crisis of identities, the prospects for democracy, eco. Makeup exams will be offered only in the case of a documented medical emergency or a family crisis. Ehteshami,eds, the foreign policies of middle east states, lynne rienner new edition 2014. Psci 4242 middle east politics course schedule spring 2018. This sometimes obsessive search for authenticity does not fit the neat models of the political scientists and has left the politics of the middle east difficult to understand and predict. How americas wars in the middle east began kindle edition by riedel, bruce. Jan 07, 2016 more a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read. Coronavirus deepens frustrations of young in middle east. This book begins with an introduction to key aspects of middle eastern politics, including the influences of tribalism, kinship, and the islamic faith. International politics of the middle east louisiana state university. Because of its economic, religious, and geographical location, the middle east has been.
The tradition of asceticism denial of physical pleasures in order to come closer to god developed first in the middle east, and the monastic. Nielsen book data summary this longtime bestseller uses a thematic, rather than countrybycountry, approach to the region in an analysis that is at once comprehensive and, at the same time, does not underestimate the intelligence of the college audience. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The course integrates literature on the electoral system including the system of primary elections, campaign financing, political parties, voting behaviour, political sociology, and political communication. Demonstrate an understanding of current issues and events in the middle east. This course seeks to understand the roots and possibilities of continue reading. Special emphasis is placed upon the forces of social change as they sweep across the region. More a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read. The 2012 list featured nathan browns when victory is not an option, laurence louers shiism and politics in the middle east, joseph sassoons saddam husseins bath party. From international interventions and conflict to mass migration and uprisings, middle east affairs influence the lives of millions around the world. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Many early christian saints lived in the middle east. Political science 307f topics in comparative politics.
We will consider the intersections of religion and politics, ethnic and territorial conflicts, and the dynamics of the social. A more detailed reading list will be supplied prior to the start of the programme course content, faculty and dates may be subject to change without prior. An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform. Ten maps that explain everything about the world politics of place book 1 tim. Course overview this course is an introduction to the middle east, with specific focus on the political regimes, social movements, energy resources and their role in sustaining authoritarian regimes. Course outlinehst 4 the middle east 19th and 20th centuries revisedapproved.
Pol 304 middle east politics political science 305. This introductory course is designed to give the student a broad overview of conflict in the middle east region. The course will examine problems associated with postcolonial rule, the slow pace of alleviating poverty and achieving economic development, ethnic conflict, and the aids crisis. Demonstrate knowledge of the major trends in the middle east. Each student in the course will choose a middle eastern country of specialization over. Modern course 7 college course equivalent 7 prerequisites course framework 11 course framework components historical thinking skills and reasoning processes 17 course content 22 course at a glance 27 unit guides 29 using the unit guides 31 geographical coverage 33 unit 1. And with the latest conflict in gaza, the middle east is more violent. Course outline i readings i sessions i course requirements course description. A guide to middle east politics in 2014 world news the. Arab spring an introduction to middle east politics engages with questions of democratisation and political reform in the region. Any course that gives an indepth description of the situation in the middle east will be a step forward to gaining more knowledge about these societies in general.
Useful resources for politics, political science, and public policy. Saudi arabias crown prince has become very powerful very quickly. Aimed at western readers, the texts are the kind youd expect to find on a middle eastern studies course at university. A good, solid starting point for study of the region. Both books are available for purchase at the uh bookstore. Elementary k5 middle school 68 high school 912 collegeadult. The course draws on theories of international relations and applies them to the politics of the middle east. The course analyzes the interplay of levels of analyses, with specific attention to the roles of ideology, identity and the interaction between domestic and international politics, in the formulation of foreign policy. Course catalogue politics of the middle east plit10036. Your analysis should integrate at least one of the theories or concepts covered in the class lectures or readings. The middle east has undergone enormous change since 911, from the invasion and occupation of iraq to the events of the. It is also known as the home of three major world religions. The best middle east political science books of 2014 the. Lesson plans the center for middle eastern studies cmes.
The global diplomacy course is a unique offering to the mooc environment. Psci 4242middle east politics spring 2018 university of colorado. Religious and secular thought in iran understanding. This course focuses on evolution of contemporary politics and economics. If you want to show me an outline of your paper before you start writing and i would. This new edition of the bestselling politics in the middle east is an analysis of systems and processes in middle eastern politics that focuses on the themes of power, stratification, and development. Readers of robert lees new book should be drawn to his commonsense observation that careful investigation of national histories show religion and politics intertwined in so many ways that it is impossible to make any single judgment about the impact of religion on politics or the impact of politics on religion p. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The term has come into wider usage as a replacement of the term near east as opposed to the far east beginning in the early 20th century. For this assignment you will write an initial baseline assessment of your country that summarizes the main issues and recent developments in each of the following areas. Studying law with politics has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to critically analyse the legislative process and the legal system. This course is a survey of the politics and society of the middle east. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. Msc politics of the middle east 2020 entry at soas. Studying politics has particularly enhanced my perspective on constitutional law and jurisprudence, as well as my ability to understand legal developments in terms of their broader sociopolitical context.
History, political science, and geographycredit hours. Learn contemporary india from the university of melbourne. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the politics of the middle east. Theory, the internet and renewing democracy by trevor garrison smith university of westminster press, 2017 the objective of this book is to outline how a radically democratic politics can be reinvigorated in theory and practice through the use of the internet. As a global organization, we, like many others, recognize the significant threat posed by the coronavirus. Halliday, the middle east in international relations. The wealth of culture on one hand and the amount of conflict on the other has dramatically increased the interest of scholars, academics, politicians, and. This course provides a general introduction to the institutions and politics of the electoral process in the united states. Politics, governance, and statesociety relations atlantic council 1 foreword the middle east is seeing a centuryold political order unravel, an. Tugrul keskin sociology of middle east fall 2011 monday and wednesday 14. The abduction of lebanon by robert fisk, orientalism by edward w. Bringing together cutting edge research in the broad fields of diplomatic and international studies, award winning distance learning delivery and the instructors previous experience of delivering a successful mooc. Course fulfills the general education requirement for history pre2012 general.
Middle eastern political systems flashcards quizlet. The middle east has been a cultural and political hot spot for centuries, particularly the most recent. The middle east is an important and diverse region whose politics have played an important role in global society. It covers salient and central themes in the history, politics, culture, and economics of the region, and addresses a number of methodological debates raised in, and by, the field.
As a student here you will examine key issues in the domestic, regional and global politics of the middle east and north africa, developing a critical understanding of the patterns of statesociety interaction in the region, the processes of state formation, the. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east by david fromki. Birds of europe, north africa, and the middle east is the first comprehensive pocketsized photographic field guide to every bird species in the western palearcticthis includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. After providing a background of how islam spread in and unified the region, we will focus on the major changes that have shaped and reshaped the middle east over the past two centuries.
Wwi and beyond world war i completed the european takeover of the ottoman empires territories in the middle east, and the regions modern boundaries emerged. Political uprisings, religious significance, and petroleum resources have combined to make the political life of the middle east crucially important to the rest of the world. Established in 1987, this very popular programme is the oldest masters degree in middle east politics in the uk. We will be using excerpts of the following books are also available for purchase online. Listen to marzouki talk about her book on the pomeps middle east political science podcast here. The book highlights how electoral patronage and corruption. A multidisciplinary introduction to the middle east, politics in the middle east provides an overview of history, geography, cultures, and religions and leads up to the regions twentyfirst century conflicts, including the iraq war. Economically, the middle east is known for its vast oil reserves. Aug 04, 2014 a guide to middle east politics in 2014 from egypt to syria, palestine to iraq, the hopes of the arab spring lie in tatters. Project muse religion and politics in the middle east.
For undergraduate political science courses on the middle east, comparative politics, and international relations. This includes a brief overview of the colonial era, the early. Each student in the course will choose a middle eastern country of specialization over the course of the semester. Second, you should be able to think critically in regard to the subjects listed and to compare and contrast opinions and. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east paperback. Power, politics and ideology, cambridge university press 2005. Scholars also have a difficult time defining what might be the boundaries of any region entitled the middle east. Politics and international relations of the middle east ma. Course description and objectives this course will focus on such topics as the arabisraeli conflict, the systemic, psychological, and political economic dimensions of middle east politics, intraarab politics, forms of governance in the nationstates of. Introduction to middle east politics course syllabus 201011. Politics, a term best defined as the distribution, exercise, and consequences of power, exists at multiple levels of our society and in our daily lives. The middle east has long been perceived as a region bedeviled by strong. Provide an outline for your research paper on july 5th highlighting some of the points i have listed, and several of your own. Global diplomacy diplomacy in the modern world coursera.
Seminar on politics and conflict in the middle east. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. This lesson offers essay prompts that will help your students explore the. Middle east, however, politics is also the competition of identities. In this course we will study how institutions shape the politics of the modern middle east. You can earn extra credit by writing a brief 34 1 page analytic piece addressing a relevant theme on middle east politics. Miltonedwards provides an overview of several of the major issues facing the modern middle east from the colonial period to the present and details the issues ethnicity, political islam, colonialism, etc with short case studies focusing on relevant topics one later case study, for instance, goes into more depth on. World history teacher notes for the georgia standards of excellence in social studies georgia department of education 5.
The politics of europe no other region of the world has determined the course of international politics than europe. Course offerings gw department of political science. Shelves middle east history popular middle east history books showing 150 of 718 a peace to end all peace. This course presents some important vignettes of a complex, highly diverse india that is also witnessing unprecedented changes since its formal independence in 1947 from great britain. The class begins with a discussion of the varying perspectives and challenges associated with studying the middle east. Pols45, course syllabus 1 government and politics of the middle east political science 45, spring 2014 instructors. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Discover the best middle eastern politics in best sellers. Schedule and reading assignments throughout this course, we will be analyzing the readings and viewings to address these three interconnected topics. The remaining chapters provide a closer look at six countries. Its immaculately researched, and really should be required reading for anyone interested in iran or the middle.
The university reserves the right to vary, without notice, any information relating to the provision of courses or units of study including the content, mode of offering. Any geography history literature researchwriting current events politics science including environment and disease and math culture and gender art and music foreign language economics. Politics in the middle east, far from being solely an issue of islamic resurgence as is often presented by western media, actually reflects a complex mixture of issues that include nationalism. The course is analytically divided into five parts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading beirut 1958. Middle east and south asia thematic concentrations in regional and comparative analysis focus primarily on courses that examine, independently and comparatively, the history, politics, economics, and cultures of geographic regions outside the united states. No single semester is sufficient to trace or attempt to examine all of the conflicts or their root causes.