Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis course explores the events leading to the creation and emergence of the modern Middle East. It includes the origin and spread of Islam, Islamic dynasties and civilization, Crusades, Ottoman Empire, Persia/Iran, interactions with and colonization by Western powers, rise of 20th century independent nation-states, creation of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, 20th and 21st century wars and conflicts, rise of non-state groups, famous political/religious leaders, intellectual/scientific accomplishments, and artistic/literary works. 