HIS 242 - History of the Modern Middle East

Institution:

Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Description:

This course surveys the history of the Middle East and neighboring regions of the Islamic world from the fifteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. We will examine the rise and decline of the Islamic gunpowder empires (the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals); the expansion of European economic dominance, culture influence, and political control in the Islamic world; the ways in which Islamic states and societies responded to and were affected by European imperialism and Western culture; and the rise of modern political movements in the Middle East such as nationalism and pan-Islamism. A major theme of this course is the evolving relationship between Islam and modernity. This course will provide vital context for understanding the challenges and conflicts facing the Middle East and the wider Islamic world today.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.twcnet.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 745-7504

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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