GOVT135 CM - Comparative Politics of the Middle East

This course offers students a broad overview of current political themes in the Middle East and North Africa—one of the most talked about slices of political geography on the globe. Starting with the issue of colonial legacies and concluding with the future prospects for democracy and development, the course covers a range of themes, including: authoritarianism, popular uprisings, oil, gender, political Islam, and foreign intervention.

Prerequisite: GOVT 020 CM

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: GOVT135 CM