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Dec 26, 2024
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ARA 221 - Middle East Peoples and Cultures (3 units) CO11
Explores the social, cultural, historical, economic, and political aspects of the 22 countries of the Middle East. Introductory overview of how the different societies in the Middle East maintain their traditions and customs.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. interpret the history of the Middle East as a civilization from various perspectives and have an understanding on the geography of the Middle East; describe the historical evolution and praxis of Middle Eastern religions; and evaluate the impact of past imperial experiences on current Mideast societies.
2. identify the essential social structures of Middle Eastern societies; describe the relationship of Islam, the dominant regional religion, to other faiths; appreciate traditional Middle East customs, art and entertainment; and demonstrate an understanding on the different middle east cultures and etiquettes.
3. assess Middle East key countries’ current sociopolitical affairs and the contemporary debate about the future of Mideast culture(s); and evaluate regional responses to modernity, especially to pressures to democratize.
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