ARAB150L - Arabic Cultures and Perspectives

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
Dual listed as CSAR 150L The course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the Arab World. It presents the diversity of backgrounds, dialects, religions, aspirations, and Everyday challenges in the Middle East and Northern Africa, and clarifies the distinctions that must be made with the perspectives of neighboring non-Arab Islamic countries such as Iran or Turkey, and with the larger Islamic world. The course will also examine the cultural richness of Arab communities in America, Europe, and other expatriate settings, especially in relation to the increased scrutiny to which they have been subjected since the tragedy of 9/11. Taught in English.