GDHC1233

Course Descriptions

This course gives a thematic overview of the major achievements and problems in the Middle East in the twentieth century, with emphasis on culture. It analyses the relationship between economic development, social ideas and cultural expressions. It introduces the main themes of political discourse, and discusses the tension between traditional religious views and rapid secularization. It explores Middle Eastern society through both major social movements and daily life, in rural and urban settings.

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