ARBC6670A-L18
Contemporary Arab Society
Contemporary Arab Society
This course aims at introducing an analysis of the contemporary Arab society to deepen the students’ understanding of the Arab World. Topics include the Arab identity, role and status of women, socio-economic aspects, role of religion, Islamist movements, changes that took place after the Arab spring. The course will feature group discussions, debates, presentations, and reflection papers. Students will also read articles and book chapters as well as watch and discuss documentaries and media coverage of the recent events in Middle East and North Africa
This course aims at introducing an analysis of the contemporary Arab society to deepen the students’ understanding of the Arab World. Topics include the Arab identity, role and status of women, socio-economic aspects, role of religion, Islamist movements, changes that took place after the Arab spring. The course will feature group discussions, debates, presentations, and reflection papers. Students will also read articles and book chapters as well as watch and discuss documentaries and media coverage of the recent events in Middle East and North Africa
- Term:
- Summer 2018 Language Schools, Mills 6 Week Session
- Location:
- Mills College (LS)
- Schedule:
- TBD
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Subject:
- Arabic
- Department:
- Arabic
- Division:
- Language School
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Non-degree, Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 60482
- Subject Code:
- ARBC
- Course Number:
- 6670
- Section Identifier:
- A