AAAS 303: Peoples and Cultures of North Africa and the Middle East

AAAS 303: Peoples and Cultures of North Africa and the Middle East

This course familiarizes students with the peoples and cultures of North Africa and the Middle East. It examines the cultural, demographic, and religious diversity of the region, as well as the development of the early Islamic community and the formation of Islamic institutions. Issues such as religion and politics, inter-religious relations, nation-building, Islamic response to colonialism, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamic resurgence, secularism, democratization, and gender, are also explored. (Same as ANTH 303.)

Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42) , NW Non-Western Culture (NW) , S Social Science (S)