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SISME 210 Introduction to Islamic Civilization (5) I&S/VLPA DeYoung
Major developments in Islamic civilization from advent of Islam in seventh century to present. Islamic history, law, theology, and mysticism, as well as the politics, cultures, and literatures of the various Islamic societies. Offered: jointly with NEAR E 210.
Instructor Course Description:
Deborah Wheeler
SISME 213 Introduction to the Modern Middle East (5) I&S
Major social and political trends in the Middle East during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Basic principles of Islam and its diversity, changing balance of power during the early modern period; European colonialism and withdrawal; pan-Arabism, nationalism, feminism and religious resurgence. Offered: jointly with NEAR E 213.
Instructor Course Description:
Denis Basic
Patricia J Woods
SISME 399 Study Abroad: Middle Eastern Studies (1-5, max. 15) I&S
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.
SISME 400 The Middle East in the Modern World (5) I&S Kasaba
Economic, political, and cultural ties between the Middle East and the modern world between the eighteenth century and the present. Particular attention to the transformation of societies, formation of modern states, the relationship between Islam and democracy, and gender and society in the Middle East.
Instructor Course Description:
Denis Basic
SISME 420 International Humanitarian Law (5) I&S Lorenz
Investigates International Humanitarian Law (sometimes called the Law of Armed Conflict), the field concerned with rules developed by civilized nations to protect the victims of armed conflict, including the Geneva Conventions. Case studies include the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, as well as developments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Instructor Course Description:
Frederick M. Lorenz
SISME 430 Economic Development of the Middle East (5) I&S Kasaba
Comparative examination of economic development in the Middle East. Includes population growth, agrarian change, industrialization, foreign trade, capital flows, and fiscal and monetary policies.
SISME 432 The Middle East and the World Economy (5) I&S Kasaba
Early nineteenth century to the 1980s. Production and export of agricultural and raw materials, extension of loans and investments by Europeans, commercial exploitation and export of oil as major phases of economic interaction. These phases and their political repercussions; their significance and consequences.
SISME 458 Israel: Politics and Society (5) I&S Migdal
Examines how parts of the mosaic of Israel's ethnic groups and religions have interacted over time to create today's society. Focus on politics, especially interaction of the state with the mosaic society. The religious divide; the Jewish ethnic divide; Palestinians in Israel; war and its effect on Israel; the long road to peace.
Instructor Course Description:
Joel S Migdal
SISME 490 Special Topics (1-5, max. 15) I&S
Content varies.
Instructor Course Description:
Robert D Burrowes
Denis Basic
Fakhereddine Berrada
Frederick M. Lorenz
Nadia Gail Yaqub
Paula Holmes-Eber
Alwynn R Rouyer
Mamoun Sakkal
Selim Sirri Kuru
Timothy G Amen
Deborah Wheeler
SISME 491 Methodologies in Near Eastern Studies (5)
Investigates prevalent approaches through a survey of scholarship on Near and Middle Eastern civilizations across time periods, cultures, and communities. Examines discourses developed on polytheistic and monotheistic religions, imperial and nationalist social systems, and ideological frameworks, such as Orientalism. Offered: jointly with NEAR E 491.
SISME 495 Trends in the Contemporary Middle East (3) I&S
Perspectives on cultural, political, and other aspects of Middle Eastern societies. Focuses on background complexities rather than immediate political-military confrontations. Topics vary. Offered: jointly with NEAR E 495.
Instructor Course Description:
Deborah Wheeler
SISME 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5, max. 15)
SISME 530 Reading Seminar on Middle East Studies (2)
Middle Eastern historiography, Islamic law, Islamic theology, relations between the Middle East and the world economy, political structures, social movements in the Middle East. Credit/no credit only.
Instructor Course Description:
Resat Kasaba
SISME 531 Reading Seminar on Middle East Studies (2)
Middle Eastern historiography, Islamic law, Islamic theology, relations between the Middle East and the world economy, political structures, social movements in the Middle East. Credit/no credit only.
SISME 532 Reading Seminar on Middle East Studies (2)
Middle Eastern historiography, Islamic law, Islamic theology, relations between the Middle East and the world economy, political structures, social movements in the Middle East. Credit/no credit only.
Instructor Course Description:
Jere L Bacharach
SISME 560 Seminar in Turkish Studies (2, max. 12)
Recent research and writings focused on the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey. Credit /no credit only.
Instructor Course Description:
Resat Kasaba
SISME 590 Special Topics (3-5, max. 10)
Content varies.
Instructor Course Description:
Robert D Burrowes
Fakhereddine Berrada
Frederick M. Lorenz
Alwynn R Rouyer
SISME 600 Independent Study or Research (*)
SISME 700 Master's Thesis (*)
