This course provides an introduction to key theoretical debates in the comparative politics and international relations of the Middle East. We cover the major areas of political science research on the region while also building substantive knowledge about the politics of individual countries. This course aims to help students identify broad trends in the political, social, and economic development of the Middle East and critically evaluate existing explanations for those trends.

Prerequisites: POL S 6 or 7.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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T B A
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Spring 2024 . Masterson D T
LSB 1001
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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POL S 150A Masterson D T Spring 2024 Total: 115
POL S 150A Masterson D T Fall 2022 Total: 119
POL S 141
54 / 54 Full
Civil War
Bridget Coggins 2.7
T R
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
43.0% A
POL S 142
30 / 30 Full
Foreign Policy Decision Making
Brent Strathman 3.3
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
44.1% A
POL S 155
45 / 45 Full
Congress
Quinn O
M W F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
33.3% A
POL S 155L
43 / 45 Enrolled
Congress Simulation Lab
Quinn O
W
15:00 PM - 17:50 PM
63.9% A
POL S 162
60 / 60 Full
Urban Government and Politics
Clayton Nall 3.1
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
44.3% A
POL S 166
49 / 80 Enrolled
US Immigration Politics and Policy
Pei-Te Lien 2.6
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
25.4% A