Carleton University · HIST 2915

History of the Modern Middle East

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

This survey begins with the Ottoman Empire and how WWI drew the map of the Middle East. It then analyzes some of the key issues that dominated the region in the 20th century such as Zionism, political Islam, wars, and revolutions, including the Arab Spring.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Lectures/groups three hours a week
Reference text in its original language

This survey begins with the Ottoman Empire and how WWI drew the map of the Middle East. It then analyzes some of the key issues that dominated the region in the 20th century such as Zionism, political Islam, wars, and revolutions, including the Arab Spring.

  • Lectures/groups three hours a week

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