Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute:4SS
How do we understand the Middle East beyond the politics of oil and war? This class is designed to introduce students to the cultural production of the region between North Africa and West Asia, between the Atlantic and Central Asia, commonly known as the Middle East. The course begins with the study of colonial approaches to the region and ends with a consideration of recent work that defines the Middle East anew. Enrollment Limit:25 Instructor: B. Guarasci