PROGRAMS
WOMEN, CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT MINOR - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LIST 4: MIDDLE EAST
History 142. History of North Africa-Gallagher
Survey of the history of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya in the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries. Themes include the imposition of colonial rule,
revolutionary struggles, and post-independence development.
History 146W. Women in Middle Eastern History-Gallagher
A social history of women in the Middle East from the rise of Islam to
the present. The course will investigate women's diverse and rapidly changing
political, economical, and social roles in the region emphasizing contemporary
feminist and Islamist movements.
Music 168X. Umm Kulthum: Her Music, Her Life, Her Times-Marcus
Analysis of the music, life and times of the prominent Arab singer of the
twentieth century individual projects may focus on music or text analysis,
issues of gander, nationalism, agency, performance, practice and investigation
of related arts (film, novels, etc.).
Music 175F. Music Cultures of the World: The Middle East-Marcus
Arab, Turkish, and Persian music tradition from historical, cultural and
musicological perspectives. Emphasis given to the position of music in
Islam, present-day performers, and modal and rhythmic structures.
Political Science 150A. Politics of the Middle East-Bouraad-Nash
The development of governmental institutions and political forces in the
postcolonial era. Emphasis on relationships between ideology, cultural
dynamic, and politics, including examination of inter-Arab conflict and
the war in Lebanon.
Religious Studies 140B. Religion, Society and Politics in the Persian
Gulf Region-Campo
History of Islam and politics in societies of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq
since 1500. Emphasis on topic such as Shi'i and Sunni movements, religion
and the state, Iranian revolution, economic development and modernity.
Religious Studies 140D. Islam and Culture-Campo
Islam is often seen in terms of its formal component, or its controversial
political impact in the modern world. This course presents Islam as it
is incorporated into the daily lives of its adherents, ranging from Arabia
to Europe, from Asia to America. It also includes a survey of Islamic contributions
to world art and literature.
Religious Studies 140F. Modern Islamic Movements-Campo
Analysis of the variety of movements that have emerged in the modern Muslim
world: Sufi, reformist, and revolutionary. Includes comparison of Islamic
political movements, leaders, and ideologies in Arabia, Africa, Iran, India,
and South East Asia.
Sociology 130ME. Development and Social Change in the Middle East-Foran
Surveys major instances of economic, political, cultural and social change
in the Middle East, historically and in the contemporary period. Assesses
changing social structures, social movements, the role of Islam and topics
in Iran, Egypt and Turkey, among others.