Credits: 3
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Credits: 3
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Credits: 3
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Credits: 3
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This seminar will explore contemporary Palestinian politics from the Arab nationalists and armed struggle phases through the intifada and "peace process", the intifada of 2000, the collapse of the "peace process" and the current situation. Special attention will be devoted to the construction of identity, institutions and state-building, leadership, civil society, the Islamist movement, Palestinian diaspora, relations with Israel, the Arab world and the US.
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This course examines the connections between the classical and neo-classical discourse of Orientalism (study of the âorientâ) and the contemporary discourse of terrorism as they relate to the Middle East. The purpose of this course is not to elucidate any truths (with either a capital or lower-case âtâ). Nor is this course concerned with âbashingâ orientalists and orientalist writings or facile proclamations regarding the topic/problematic of âterrorism.â Rather, we will trace the construction of these discourses and identify their basic theoretical assumptions and practical implications for the world in which we live. As such, the course will ultimately transcend the current âwar on terrorismâ to address the factors and dynamics that reproduce these and other discourses in a political context. Understanding the relationship between âpowerâ and âknowledge,â between construction(s) of the âselfâ and perceptions of the âother,â are corollary objectives of the course. The question(s) that guide the normative thrust of this course revolve around the conditions of possibility of discourses where the unproductive/destructive dimensions of power are either restrained or reduced. These analytical journeys will involve extensive empirical observation/research and work conducted in the field by the instructor. Thus, this is a reading-, viewing-, and research-intensive course.
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This course will introduce students to the popular culture enjoyed by their counterparts throughout the Middle East. Readings will provide theoretical frameworks and ethnographic examples enabling students to comprehend key themes in the production and consumption of Middle Eastern television, music, cinema, dance, art and cyberspace. The course will focus on the interplay of economic, political and symbolic capital at the local, regional and global levels. The readings, lectures, presentations, and discussions will address such topics as: identity formation; youth culture; political resistance; cultural authenticity and tradition; globalization and Western influences; nationalism; social class; gender; politicized religion; the commodification of heritage ; morality debates; political conflict; technological innovations; and the distinctions between, and blurring of, high and low culture. The course will encourage students to comprehend and use anthropological concepts in order to understand Middle Eastern popular culture from the point of view of its producers and consumers, and to trace the flows of cultural influences and political ideologies in the Middle East and beyond. The course will feature films, musical and dance performances, and a visit to an art gallery specializing in art created by Palestinian painters, photographers, and sculptors.
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Credits: 3
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The course will focus on the dynamics of tradition and modernization in Saudi Arabia, eastern Arabia, Yemen, and the Gulf. It will address the economics, governments, societies, and politics, as well as external relations and foreign policies of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the GCC countries, both between and among themselves and with Iran and Iraq, and vice versa. Through readings, discussions, and lectures the seminar will provide an array of information and insight pertaining to these phenomena not commonly found or readily available either in published sources or other academic curricula.
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Credits: 3
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Since September 11, 2001, much public and scholarly attention has been drawn towards the operations of Arab media institutions. This course delves into the increasingly influential realm of international broadcasting as it applies to the Middle Eastern media milieu. By engaging primary issues pertaining to the development, structure and impact of contemporary Arab media institutions and their content, the course allows students to explore the theoretical approaches underlying a burgeoning "industry" in the region. Topics include the political and economic structures of regional media, the history of Arab journalism, identity-construction and representation, operations of government broadcasting, the advent of satellite television and new media technology and their ramifications. The course also problematizes such notions as the "Al-Jazeera Effect" and "the Arab street" as well as issues including reporting styles in the Arab press, legislation and "freedom of the press" policies, religious and doctrinal broadcasting, and entertainment/pop culture in the region. Through the evaluation of exemplar case studies, the future of Arab media in light of new technological innovations and the advent of "alternative notions" of information delivery including mobile phone messaging, blogging and other forms of digital communication.
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The class begins with a look at the history of development and some conflicting perspectives on what constitutes progress or human development. We will also consider divergent perspectives on what approaches and set of institutions might best promote âdevelopmentâ. The course then shifts to examine the ways in which development concerns for the Arab world today are framed by a variety of actors/institutions: What are the most pressing human development issues in the region? What are the obstacles to development? What does development mean given the political and economic contexts of the contemporary Arab world? We will delve deeper into these overarching questions by examining three key human development topics, namely: education, gender and civil society development. The course draws on materials and documents produced by mainstream development organizations as well as a range of academic disciplines (especially anthropology) that provide a more nuanced perspective on development in particular contexts.
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MAAS Student only. Students must seek adviser, director and department approval to receive credit for tutorials which range from 1 to 3 credits. Do not pre-register for a tutorial without prior departmental approval. Please see department for additional details.
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Credits: 1-6
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MAAS Students only. Students must have completed the required MAAS Thesis form by October 1st and received adviser, director and department approval. Do not pre-register for thesis research unless you have been approved by the department. Please see the department for more details.
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Credits: 6.00
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Credits: 6
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Credits: 3.00
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This intensive course covers topics and situations relating to contemporary Arabic media, literature and culture. Focus is on acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, expanding vocabulary and discourse skills, and on developing competence in a wide range of communicative situations.
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Credits: 6.00
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This course is intended to increase spoken Arabic proficiency through focusing on intensive practice of interactive functional skills necessary in communicative situations, such as vocabulary retention and retrieval, listening comprehension, and fundamental conversation strategies. It assumes some knowledge of Arabic script and grammatical structure and is designed to enable nonnative speakers of Arabic to communicate actively and appropriately with educated native speakers on a wide range of topics. Prerequisite: at least one year of Modern Standard Arabic.
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This course is intended to increase spoken Arabic proficiency through focusing on intensive practice of interactive functional skills necessary in communicative situations, such as vocabulary retention and retrieval, listening comprehension, and fundamental conversation strategies. It assumes some knowledge of Arabic script and grammatical structure and is designed to enable nonnative speakers of Arabic to communicate actively and appropriately with educated native speakers on a wide range of topics. Prerequisite: at least one year of Modern Standard Arabic.
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