Overview
Description
Looks at the relations of the Middle East and North Africa; explores the theories of international relations and how they apply (or fail to) in the Middle East and North Africa context.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Junior or Senior standing.
CH 201CH 202CH 203CH 212ENG 102PSC 211PSC 231
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203 or CH 212; ENG 102; PSC 211 or PSC 231; Junior or Senior standing.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Core
CO11
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region in a quiz.
- compare the international economic position of several countries and the region as a whole in exams and essays.
- articulate the political and military ties that link MENA countries to external powers.
- assess the impact of international military intervention in the post-Arab Uprisings environment.
- analyze the ongoing impact of oil in MENA politics.