History of the Middle East History 340 Autumn 2006

Dr. Caitlin Corning	Syllabus: http://academic.georgefox.edu/~ccorning/me/syllabus/
Office: Center Street House #5	Office Hours: 1:45-300(MW), 4-5 (T/H), 11:40-12:30 (F)
Phone: 554-2673 (with voice-mail)	e-mail: ccorning@georgefox.edu

Course Description

This course is a survey of Middle Eastern history focusing primarily on the modern period, though important issues, such as the rise of Islam and the Islamic invasions, the Crusades, and the rise of the Ottoman Empire will not be ignored. Students will have the opportunity to gain specific knowledge on their specialty country along with the Middle East in general. Though a political framework will be established economic, cultural and religious issues will also be studied.

Course Objectives

1. To assist students in gaining a general understanding of the history and culture of the Middle East

2. To improve reading, writing, oral communication and internet skills.

Required Texts

Gelvin, The Modern Middle East.
Sourcebook

Grading

 

Attendance and participation	5%
Discussion Papers/Current News	15%
Mid-term Exam	20%
Objective Final	10%
Middle East League	50%

Background History	20%
Proposal	10%
Final Assessment	20%

Disability Statement

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services office early in the term so that your learning needs may be appropriately met.  You will need to provide current documentation of your disability to Disability Services.  For more information, contact Rick Muthiah, Director of Disability Services (ext. 2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu), or go to ds.georgefox.edu.