Arab Society (SSC 2301)

Term: 2010-2011 Fall Semester

Faculty

John Austin SHOUPShow MyInfo popup for John Austin SHOUP

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM (8/30/2010 - 12/22/2010) Location: MAIN 10 007

Description

Pre-requisite: SOC 1301 or SSC 1310
This is an introduction to the study of the Arab World, both the Mashriq (Arab East) and the Maghrib (Arab West). It examines Arab Culture, the large number of shared practices and beliefs among all Arabs, as well as the cultural specifics of various regions within the Arab World. The main focus of the course deals with the contemporary issues of this vast region.