TransfermaticHIST at Cuyamaca College

    HIST 148 - The Modern Middle East

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    Credits
    3
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    A historical survey exploring the history of the modern Middle East. The course includes background material on the origin and spread of Islam, Islamic dynasties and civilizations. Major emphasis on the Ottoman Empire, the colonial era, rise of 20th century independent nation-states, creation of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, 20th and 21st-century wars and conflicts, famous political/religious leaders, intellectual/scientific accomplishments, and artistic/literary works. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, Cal-GETC-3B,4)