POLITICS 258
The International Politics of the Middle East
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 258.
Description
Explores some of the main issues concerning the international politics of the Middle East. Topics that will be covered include: the history of European colonialism, the Israel-Palestine conflict, the American-led “war on terror” and the legacy of the Arab Spring. This course will also pay considerable attention to representations of the Middle East.
Availability 2017
Not taught in 2017
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Dr Thomas Gregory
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Points
POLITICS 258: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations
Corequisites
Restrictions