GEOG0220A-S11
Geopolitics of the Middle East
Geopolitics of the Middle East
This course examines the Middle East from a geographical perspective with emphasis on the historical and political underpinnings of the region. The Middle East, the cradle of civilization, has been, due to its geography, one of the major arenas for political and ideological conflicts. It has been subject to an unequal power relationship with the West, which, together with Islam, has affected the level of its political, social, and economic development. This course will provide an analytical introduction to the historical, political, social, and economic geography of the region and will analyze the major transitions this region has undergone. 3 hrs.lect.
This course examines the Middle East from a geographical perspective with emphasis on the historical and political underpinnings of the region. The Middle East, the cradle of civilization, has been, due to its geography, one of the major arenas for political and ideological conflicts. It has been subject to an unequal power relationship with the West, which, together with Islam, has affected the level of its political, social, and economic development. This course will provide an analytical introduction to the historical, political, social, and economic geography of the region and will analyze the major transitions this region has undergone. 3 hrs.lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220(MBH 220)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Timi Mayer
- Subject:
- Geography
- Department:
- Geography
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL CMP SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21861
- Subject Code:
- GEOG
- Course Number:
- 0220
- Section Identifier:
- A