HIST 272 Survey of Middle East History (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey of Middle East history from the 5th Century A.D. to the present, including the development of the modern states after World War II.
Course Content
A. Geographic setting
B. Major periods in the history of The Middle East
C. Politics
D. Economy
E. Culture
F. Education
G. Science & technology
H. Law
I. Military affairs
J. Status of the environment
K. Relations with the United States
Student Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the pivotal developments in the subregions of the Middle East.
2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political) of the culture of the Middle East.
3. Analyze the interconnections (social, ethnic, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious) among different historical movements, changes and trends.
4. Identify the major problems facing the Middle East.
5. Draw conclusions from the past, discussing recent and present trends and their possible impact on the future.
6. Compare and contrast the cultural realms of the Middle East.
7. Analyze the position in the world of the Middle East today and in the near future.
8. Discuss the impact of the Middle East cultures on the world.
9. Determine an overall plan for mutually advantageous ties between the U.S. and the Middle East, based on lessons that are drawn from history.
10. Discuss from a historical perspective major features of the geography, as well as current developments in the political, economic, and cultural spheres of the nations of the Middle East.
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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