Conflicts in the Middle East
About the Course:
This course provides an introduction to the major conflicts in the Middle East. Topics include the Israel-Palestinian Conflict, The 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict with Hezbollah, The current War in Iraq, The conflict with Iran, State Sponsorship of Terrorism, Al Qaeda, Democratization and others.
We will discuss the roots of conflicts in the region and their escalation in the past half century. Students will develop an understanding about the history of the region as well as the social and political motivations behind the current conflicts that now affect the lives of millions of people.
The course will consist of lectures from the student course facilitator, educational videos, and guest speakers. On a topic such as the Middle East, where ideas are many times polarized in their presentation, students will be able to gain many different viewpoints. However, this can only be achieved through a dedicated, yet respectful effort by students to participate in class discussions.
The class will meet once a week for two hours. You will be allowed two absences, after which you will fail the course. The course is worth 2 units, and can only be taken on a pass/no pass basis.
The CCN's are posted below, make sure if you are a freshman or sophmore that you sign up for the Lower division CCN and if you are a junior or senior that you sign up for the Upper division CCN.
Course Facilitator - Luke Doughty
Course Contact: lukeadoughty AT berkeley.edu
Website: n/a
Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Fish
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
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| Luke Doughty | — | 101 Moffitt | Tu 6-8 | 9/11 | full | 71477 (lower) 72626 (upper) |
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