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. Its immaculately researched, and really should be required reading for anyone interested in iran or the middle east rip dr. There are two primary learning goals for students in this class. This course is supported by cus open access initiative to reduce text book cost for students course readings. Lustokar, ellen, lisa anderson, steve heydemann, et al. Documents mentioned in the syllabus and used in class are found in history, politics, and diplomacy of the arabisraeli conflict. 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. Syllabus and teaching plan this document outlines the syllabus and teaching plan for each of the topics covered in the book. The politics of the middle east could be very confusing, even for veteran observers.
Politics and society in the contemporary middle east, 2nd ed. International politics of the middle east louisiana state university. The remaking of the middle eastern political environment between the two gulf wars 20. This course examines middle eastern history from the era of suleyman the magnificent, the 16thcentury ottoman sultan, to the late 20th century. The middle east in global politics summer school soas. Wagner, 2007, politics and change in the middle east. Middle east, however, politics is also the competition of identities. Makeup exams will be offered only in the case of a documented medical emergency or a family crisis. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the history, politics and international relations of the modern middle east from the end of the ottoman empire to the present. On the limits of comparative approaches to the study of armed conflict, civil wars, 21. Teaching middle eastern politics during the throes of the socalled arab spring is both exciting and daunting. To properly understand the political systems of the middle east, you. The journal of middle eastern politics and policy jmepp is a student publication at harvard kennedy school.
Political science 307f topics in comparative politics. For decades, scholarship on the middle east tended to focus on the. The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the politics, historical and contemporary developments in the. The politics of postcommunist eastern europe clas users. The best middle east political science books of 2014 the. Syllabus and calendar comparative politics and international. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and. Science in arabia, india, and the islamic world ibn sina, canon of medicine, selections feb. Rashid khalidi, the superpowers and the cold war in the middle east, o in the lesch and haas book, pp. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. More a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read.
The syllabus has widened my horizons and i made good friends. Through politics, economics, culture, and history, this text offers a rugged analytical framework that familiarizes students with the middle east and helps them to critically evaluate. To identify broad trends in the political, social and economic development of the middle east and. The course itself and the lecturers have been amazing. Islamic and middle eastern studies books edinburgh. What were the political, economic, religious, social, and geopolitical factors that contributed to the outbreak of revolution throughout the region. But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle easts most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century. Your analysis should integrate at least one of the theories or concepts covered in the class lectures or readings. Aimed at undergraduatelevel courses, this brandnew textbook provides an overview of middle eastern politics, offering indepth examination of the forces of stability, change, uncertainty, and progress in the region. You can earn extra credit by writing a brief 34 1 page analytic piece addressing a relevant theme on middle east politics. Area studies, comparative politics, and international relations.
Gregory gause, the international relations of the persian gulf cambridge, uk. Exciting because the peoples of the region seem closer to genuine democracy than ever before, and daunting because we have few scholarly guides to this new reality. This freebook is a collection of chapters from key titles from our middle eastern politics range, all written by experts in their fields on a variety of topics ranging from the arab spring to the israeliarab conflict. Course syllabus pol261g history and politics of the modern.
Creative commons an open educational resource, 2001. Students must write the final exam in order to pass the course. History, politics, and diplomacy of the arabisraeli conflict. The remaining chapters provide a closer look at six countries whose politics are likely to determine the regions future. Just as the collapse of the regions communist regimes took social scientists by surprise in 1989, so too has the divergence of political and economic. Introduction to middle eastern studies george mason university. T 114 introduction to the course content, syllabus, requirements and guidelines th 116 avi shlaim, war and peace in the middle east. Seminar on politics and conflict in the middle east. Politics of knowledge in middle east political science.
Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. Discover the best middle eastern politics in best sellers. Survey of 19th and 20th century iran with emphasis on social history and coverage of politics. This class will provide a survey of the politics of postcommunist eastern europe, from the emergence of national states in the interwar period to their accession to the european union. But benjamin macqueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of historical and cultural background. As a student here you will examine key issues in the domestic, regional and global politics of the middle east and north africa, developing a critical understanding of the patterns of statesociety interaction in the region, the processes of state formation, the. Syllabus anthropology of the middle east anthropology. The purpose of the class is to teach students how to carry out political science research on middle east politics. This course focuses on evolution of contemporary politics and economics. The abduction of lebanon by robert fisk, orientalism by edward w. More detailed rules are linked to this syllabus and will be discussed as the dates of the.
Its starting point is the rise of western imperialism in the arab world and the. Poli 121 government and politics of the middle east. The midterm exam will be held on tuesday, march 6th in the usual class meeting times. Pandemic stopped protests in iraq, algeria and lebanon, but crisis likely to fuel fresh. Documents mentioned in the syllabus and used in class are found in history, politics, and. Psci 4242middle east politics spring 2018 university of colorado. Politics in the middle east psi 408 department of political science and international relations. Comparative politics of the middle east as of january 2, 2014. Sources of conflict and accommodation, eighth edition, engelwood cliffs. Journal of middle eastern politics and policy the 2020 edition of jmepp, an online studentrun policy journal published at the harvard kennedy school, is now available due to the campus restrictions put in place in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all cmes events for spring semester 2020 have been cancelled or postponed. One of the major internationally recognised works on the international politics of the middle east, this book systematically combines international relations theory and middle east case studies to provide a macro overview of the international relations of the region.
Established in 1987, this very popular programme is the oldest masters degree in middle east politics in the uk. Middle eastern politics is a diverse and deeply interesting field of study, which features daily in the global media. It has also helped me decide which part of history i should follow in my future studies possibly at soas. Referred to in the readings section as the lesch and haas book. Where we and major middle eastern countries are now. Revolutions in the middle east university of florida.
Comparative politics of the middle east and academic freedom. At 1,107 pages, this is the war and peace of middle east histories. History, politics, and ideologies, 5th edition boulder, co. Second, you should be able to think critically in regard to the subjects listed and to compare and contrast opinions and. Middle east studies program university of wisconsin.
The failure of middle eastern studies in america washington institute for near eastern policy, 2001. Its immaculately researched, and really should be required reading for anyone interested in iran or the middle. Call for papers 35th annual middle east history and theory conference theorizing gender and sexuality in the historic and contemporary middle east the university of chicago, chicago, il may, 2020 we invite proposals for papers. Zachary lockman, contending visions, 111147, 182214, and as much else as you have time to read. The remaining chapters provide a closer look at six countries whose. Egypt, israel, syria, saudi arabia, iraq, and iran. A source document reader for college courses and adult education, atlanta, ga. Israeli pm golda meir psci 4242middle east politics spring 2018 instructor. The emergence of nationalist movements and leaders in the middle east. Listen to marzouki talk about her book on the pomeps middle east political science podcast here. Art of politics science activities are nongraded class activities in which students will work in groups to express their ideas using artistic methods. Book title, author, publisher, isbn number, library call number, comments. Aimed at undergraduatelevel courses, this brandnew textbook provides an overview of middle eastern politics, offering indepth examination of the forces of stability, change, uncertainty, and progress in.
Identify key characteristics of the current government of most major middle eastern countries, including whether the country is democratic or authoritarian and the nuances. In addition to his live music performance with his taar, he will offer a presentation on middle eastern music. 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. Please note that the detailed schedule and readings for part iii and iv of the syllabus will be posted later. 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.
Each journal response should be about 23 pages in length doublespaced and reflect the writers own personal thoughts 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. An introduction to middle east politics is a fountain of carefully selected information and accessible analysis. It stretches the map eastward to pakistan and westward to north africa, and covers every major war and massacre of the last hundred years, going back to the armenian genocide of 1915. This course examines traditional performances of the arabicspeaking populations of the middle east and north africa. The first systematic comparative analysis of political behavior throughout the entire arab world, from morocco to kuwait. A longtime bestseller, politics and change in the middle east employs a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensively and evenhandedly study the regions past, present, and future. Given that the arab israeli question often sits at the center of any. This course seeks to understand the roots and possibilities of continue reading. The middle east has undergone enormous change since 911, from the invasion and occupation of iraq to the events of the. Politics and international relations of the middle east ma. The course draws on theories of international relations and applies them to the politics of the middle east. Its starting point is the rise of western imperialism in the arab world and the emergence of the modern middle east state system. May 31, 2020 jacob mundy 2019 the middle east is violence.
Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on. The 2012 list featured nathan browns when victory is not an option, laurence louers shiism and politics in the middle east, joseph sassoons saddam husseins bath party. This course is a survey of the politics and society of the middle east. All of these course readings plus other required articles are available online linked to this syllabus below. You will be expected to complete a 2,500 word research paper on a topic related to middle eastern political institutions. This will be a blue book style exam and i will allot the full 2. International politics of the middle east, halliday, cambridge university press. Comparative politics of the middle east as of january 2, 2014 spring 2014 class meets in monroe hall, room 115 wednesday. The course is analytically divided into five parts. The book highlights how electoral patronage and corruption. Poli 121 government and politics of the middle east syllabus. 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. 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. Please come to class having read a special report on the arab world, the economist, july 25, 2009 it is available online at the ut libraries website just go to journals and type the economist the middle east and north africa.
Course offerings gw department of political science. T 114 introduction to the course content, syllabus, requirements and guidelines th 116 avi shlaim, war and peace. This sometimes obsessive search for authenticity does not fit the neat models of the political scientists and has left the politics of the middle east difficult to understand and predict. State and politics in israel from the second world war 17. Starting with the history of the ways in which the west has discovered, translated and written about the orient, we will consider how power and politics play roles in the production of culture, narrative and performance. This book begins with an introduction to key aspects of middle eastern politics, including the influences of tribalism, kinship, and the islamic faith.
It provides a chapterbychapter guide for 24 days of class, i. The class is meant to familiarize the student with the global transformations of our day, noting the. State and politics in iran from reza shah unito the revolution of 1979. All views expressed in the journal are those of the authors or interviewees only and do not represent the views of harvard university, the harvard kennedy school. In an attempt to explain why the arab world remains in ferment, hudson discusses such crucial factors as arab and islamic identity, ethnic and religious minorities, the crisis of authority, the effects of imperialism, and modernization. We publish textbooks, research monographs, reference works and cuttingedge series across our subject areas, and reach an international readership.
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