But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle east s most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century. Sources of conflict and accommodation, eighth edition, engelwood cliffs. Students participating in the geopolitics of the new middle east course will learn about multifaced diplomacy by a combination of theory and practice. 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. Largescale comparative studies have repeatedly found a positive relationship between capitalist economic development and democracy. Zionism or rather, zionists, produced a state israel whose foundation has roiled politics in the middle east until today. If you have any desire to gain a ground level perspective on the inner workings of middle east politics. The course is analytically divided into five parts. Readings comparative politics and international relations. Psci 4242 middle east politics course schedule spring 2020. More a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read.
Politics of the modern middle east course themes and description in this course we will address the major political developments in the middle east, from the ottoman period to the present. A source document reader for college courses and adult education, atlanta, ga. An undergraduate syllabus on middle east politics or a related subject, annotated with explanations for your choice of readings and themes, is to be uploaded to sakai before the last class session. Introduction to middle eastern studies george mason university. He is the author of numerous books about the middle east, including the future of political islam, a world without islam, a memoir three truths and a lie, and the forthcoming turkey and the arab spring.
Sectarian politics in the gulf columbia university press. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Lustokar, ellen, lisa anderson, steve heydemann, et al. History, politics, and diplomacy of the arabisraeli. People, places and politics of the middle east class sharing and warmup activity. 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. There are two primary learning goals for students in this class. Middle east politics graduate seminar charles kurzman. Creation of the modern middle east 2001 pages 1522, 146199, 558568. Second, you should be able to think critically in regard to the subjects listed and to compare and contrast opinions and. 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. Political science 307f topics in comparative politics. Jul 03, 2017 my middle east politics summer reading picks.
A region in turmoil the arabisraeli conflict, the impact of islamic fundamentalism, the iraq war analysis of major international newsevents 90 minutes break lecture and discussion afternoon the middle east continued lecture and discussion late afternoonevening the history of the modern middle east william cleveland. Listen to marzouki talk about her book on the pomeps middle east political science podcast here. Israeli and palestinian politics o grossman et al 2015, descriptive representation and judicial outcomes in multiethnic societies. Middle east laws and policy provides an introduction to and survey of the legal, political, legislative, and judicial systems of the middle east. Pols45, course syllabus 1 government and politics of the middle east political science 45, spring 2014 instructors. Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. Politics of knowledge in middle east political science. Comparative politics of the middle east and academic freedom. This course will look at the particular historical circumstances that gave rise to zionism in the late 19th century, zionist institutions, political culture and dominant historical narratives. Popular middle east history books meet your next favorite book. Discover the best middle eastern politics in best sellers. The syllabus provides additional readings and resources that are not. The united states and the middle east since 1945 washington, d.
Political science 307f online study of the middle east course syllabus instructor. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. Israeli pm golda meir psci 4242middle east politics spring 2018 instructor. Course syllabus pol261g history and politics of the modern. Wehrey is a senior associate in the middle east program at the carnegie endowment for international peace. One of foreign policys best five books of 20, chosen by marc lynch of the middle east channel beginning with the 2003 invasion of iraq and concluding with the aftermath of the 2011 arab uprisings, frederic m. Whatever the beliefs, and whatever the political orientation, we are faced with a. Its immaculately researched, and really should be required reading for anyone interested in iran or the middle. Course syllabus pol261g history and politics of the modern middle east last updated. Syllabus america and the middle east pols 59401 dr. He remains an advisor to the middle east center at fsu. Microsoft word spring 2014 middle east politics syllabus. This course focuses on evolution of contemporary politics and economics.
Heern, assistant professor of middle east and islamic studies at idaho state university. You can earn extra credit by writing a brief 34 1 page analytic piece addressing a relevant theme on middle east politics. The political development of the middle east has long puzzled political scientists. Each journal response should be about 23 pages in length doublespaced and reflect the writers own personal thoughts and. Please do not purchase any books or start any work based on this syllabus. Ottomanism, arabism and islamism in the ottoman empire, 19081918 1997, pages 116. This course examines middle eastern history from the era of suleyman the magnificent, the 16thcentury ottoman sultan, to the late 20th century. We have nearly 50 interviews discussing a vast range of books on the middle east. Comparative politics of the middle east as of january 2, 2014 spring 2014 class meets in monroe hall, room 115 wednesday. History, politics, and diplomacy of the arabisraeli conflict.
This particular book is absolutely amazing in terms of readability and substantive content. Syllabus geopolitics of the new middle east summer2019. We will consider the intersections of religion and politics, ethnic and territorial conflicts, and the dynamics of the social. Syllabus and calendar readings assignments download course materials. The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the politics, historical and contemporary developments in the middle east region. You are responsible for all the material and announcements in the lectures. These must be completed in their entirety prior to class, and students should come prepared to discuss any aspect of these works. Pages 18 and 1618, also skim sections in the middle. Akram fouad khater sources in the history of the modern middle east 2004, chapter 1, documents 1, 2, and 3 week of september 21. This course provides an introductory overview of the comparative politics of the middle east since world war i. We will then scrutinize the nature of contemporary politics in the middle east by analyzing such topics as the role of civil society, poverty movements, identity politics, gender politics, and arab spring.
Students must take the term 1 module gender in the middle east 15pgnh012 as a prerequisite in order to take this module the aim of this course will be to offer a more in depth and focused insights into the key issues in the study of gender and sexuality in the middle east. Professor palmers vast middle east experience shines through brilliantly in this text. Poli 121 government and politics of the middle east. This course surveys both classic and cutting edge work on the politics of the middle east, broadly defined. Wagner, 2007, politics and change in the middle east. Politics in the middle east psi 408 department of political science and international relations. Rashid khalidi, the superpowers and the cold war in the middle east, o in the lesch and haas book, pp.
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. This book begins with an introduction to key aspects of middle eastern politics, including the influences of tribalism, kinship, and the islamic faith. Israeli pm golda meir psci 4242 middle east politics spring 2018 instructor. Most of the content of the blog is related to the courses i teach, including modern iraq and iran, modern middle east, islam in the modern world, and middle eastern history. This book also contains reprints of declassified u. Wehrey investigates the roots of the shiasunni divide now dominating the persian gulfs political landscape. Home explore subjects care in uncertain times syllabus care in uncertain times syllabus as we collectively deal with the implications of social distancing, stayathome orders, and a global pandemic, questions of care and selfcare have become ever more important. The ideological appeal of anticolonialism and antiimperialism among the peoples of the middle east, and the initial, favorable views towards the u. We will discuss socioeconomic development in the arab world in comparison to other countries in the less and more developed worlds, with secondary attention to iran and turkey. The emergence of nationalist movements and leaders in the middle east. Poli 121 government and politics of the middle east syllabus summer session ii 2017 instructor. Iranianarmenian identities during the iranian constitutional revolution, comparative studies of south asia, africa. He is a specialist in the politics of the persian gulf, and his articles and commentary have appeared in the new york times, the washington post, the financial times, foreign affairs, and foreign policy.
The birthplace of the worlds three great monotheistic faithsjudaism, christianity, islam, and a region with vast energy resources, the middle east is a place the worlds economy depends on. The feminist politics and womens rights syllabus lists titles that tackle feminist politics and womens rights. Having taken either pol101g global politics or his101g international relations between the wars is recommended though. The course will analyze political parties that wield power, the ideologies that drive them, the policies they produce, and the impact of those policies both in the middle east and abroad. Why the middle east is economically underdeveloped. It traces the roots of current middle eastern politics to social changes as the region lost its pivotal role in the world economy in the 19th century but gained oil wealth and to the political. 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. Middle east and by exploring some of the salient economic, historical, social and religious features of the region. Books on individual middle eastern countries, books on the culture of the middle east, the religions and politics of the middle east and books on the conflicts. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and collective memory in the middle east kim ghattas 4. Political science 307f online study of the middle east. To identify broad trends in the political, social and economic development of the middle east and.
Course information tuesdays and thursdays, 1pm to 2. Sample syllabus subject to change sample syllabus subject to change page 1. Documents mentioned in the syllabus and used in class are found in history, politics, and diplomacy of the arabisraeli conflict. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east by david fromki. While the course will familiarize you with many of the specifics of israel a jewish state located in the middle east it also aims to give you a broader. This course is a survey of the politics and society of the middle east. Religious and ethnic diversity houri berberian, traversing boundaries and selves. This shift in paradigm is especially preeminent in the middle east, where constant political and social changes affect the balance of power and the entire geopolitics of the region. Topics include the causes and consequences of political and economic development, authoritarianism and democratization, the influence of social movements. Seminar on politics and conflict in the middle east.
Poli 121 government and politics of the middle east syllabus. 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. Introduction to middle east politics course syllabus 201011. Gender and sexuality in the middle east 15pgnh012 soas. Since this course is focused on the institutional aspects of middle east politics, students will need to be introduced to institutional analysis. Introduction to middle east politics undergraduate, upperlevel.
He as also a senior fellow at the alahram center for strategic and political studies and has been a consultant to bir ziet university and the arab development institute libya. Your analysis should integrate at least one of the theories or concepts covered in the class lectures or readings. The center for israel education, third edition, february 2017. Our syllabi series highlights articles, books, and journal issues that encourage discussion of todays most pressing issues.
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