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PSC 206 - Politics of the Middle East


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course examines the domestic and international politics of countries in the Middle East. Coursework compares political systems in the region and factors such as economics, religion, and societal divisions that influence both domestic politics and external relations of the countries.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 101  with a minimum grade of “C” required.
Course Topics:

  • The impact of Islam on the region
  • Political boundaries in the region and their significance
  • Sunni and Shi’a Islam
  • Sharia Law
  • Tribal society
  • Imperialism and the post-Ottoman territories
  • History of a specific country
  • The impact of religion on government
  • Minority religions’ influence on the political situation
  • The economic factors that impact the population of the country
  • Environmental issues
  • The culture of the country
  • Islam’s influence on the people
  • Western influence within the country and its influence on the population

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the history of the Middle East referencing its georgraphy as well as the economy, environment and culture of a specific Middle Eastern nation.
  2. Describe the history, economy, environment, and culture of a specific country in the Middle East.
  3. Anallyze the present day political stability of the Middle East, including the Arab Israeli Conflict.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021