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Sep 07, 2024
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PSC 102 - Special Activities in Political Sciences Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
Description: This course provides hands-on activities to support courses in international relations and comparative governments. The countries and issues studied will vary depending upon world politics.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 101 with a minimum grade of C required. Instructor approval required. Course Topics:
- Arab League Councils and their purpose
- Parliamentary language
- The different regions and geographic features of the Middle East
- The history of the Middle East
- The different religions of the Middle East
- Sunni and Shi’a Islam
- The contrasting views in Sharia Law
- The history of a specific country in the Middle East.
- The political situation, the impact of religion on government, and the impact of minority religions on the political situation
- The economic factors that impact the population of the country
- Environmental issues
- The culture of the country and the influence that Islam has on the people
- Western influence within the country and its influence on the population
- Origins of the Arab Israeli conflict
- Colonialism and Palestine
- The ongoing Arab Israeli peace process and its impact on the Middle East
- Oil
- The relationships between the different countries of the region, specifically the influence of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey on Middle Eastern countries.
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials: 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:
- Describe the history of the Middle East referencing its geography as well as the economy, environment and culture.
- Describe the history, economy, environment, and culture of a specific country in the Middle East.
- Analyze the present day political stability of the Middle East, including the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
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- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
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- Academic Integrity
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