CRN
72494
Term
Fall 2025
Course
30
Section
961
Catalog Description

This interdisciplinary survey of South West Asia and North Africa (the Middle East) introduces students to the historical, cultural, and religious diversity of the region, highlighting contributions in various disciplines, including science, art, music, and literature. It also examines U.S. involvement, representation, media, current political discourse and activism in the region and in diaspora.

Section Notes

This class requires in-person, live online meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meeting information (meeting days, times, location) is in the class schedule. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. Live online meetings require the use of CityZoom, Zoom鈥檚 web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. This class is part of and is 16 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check .

Requisites

Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188

Learning Outcomes