Course Details

Iran: 29 Years of Revolution

Spring 2009 - Poly Sci 98/198 - Units: 2

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This course serves as an introduction to modern Iranian politics in which no prior knowledge of Iran or the greater Middle East is required.  It follows the events leading up to the Islamic Revolution and describes the outcomes that have spiraled into the headlines of today. Key topics of discussion include the coup d'etat against Prime Minister Mossadegh (1953), the rule of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Iranian Revolution (1979), the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), the Reform Movement (1997), and the recent rise of the radical movement led by Ahmadinejad (2005).  Important current events to be covered will be Iran’s nuclear program, Iran’s role in Iraq, and the Shia-Sunni divide in the Middle East.  Documentaries, films, guest lectures, participation in the class blog, and class discussions are integral parts of this decal. Class will meet once a week for two hours.

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Course Contact: amirabadi AT calmail.berkeley.edu

Website: http://iran-decal.blogspot.com

Faculty Sponsor: Ron Hassner

 

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