HTY 380: History of the Middle East

3 credits

This course will give students an understanding of the history and development of the modern Middle East. After a brief summary of the Ottoman Empire and Islam, the course will focus on the period between World War I and the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. The course will emphasize how the history of this time period has laid the groundwork for the Middle East as we know it today.

Prerequisite(s): None.