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Selim Sirri Kuru
SISME 491
Seattle Campus

Methodologies in Near Eastern Studies

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.

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Last Update by Selim Sirri Kuru
Date: 01/03/2010