Middle East: Political Systems

Middle East: Political Systems
Social, philosophical, and religious impact on Middle East political institutions in an era of modernization and conflict.
POLI
357
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 RecommendedPoli 200.
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining POLI 357
Course Outcomes

Political Process, Theory and Thought

The class is designed to help the student gain a basic knowledge of Middle Eastern politics and the social pressures that underlie political forces, to study several countries in depth and to gain an understanding of the culturally-based and traditional political structures and forces that operate in these governmental systems.

Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

We will concentrate on problems of political development, leadership, political institutions and religion

Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.

Political Process, Theory, and Thought

We will study the conflicts of political legitimacy and Islamic activism.

Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Students will develop analytical and logical writing abilities with an emphasis on critical reading and writing skills.

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.