Fall 2020

Political and dynastic history of Iran from the Arab conquest in the 7th to the 18th century.

Explores contemporary Iranian society through the study of social tensions created by poverty-wealth, tradition-modernity, masculinity-femininity, and notions of religio-political authority as reflected in the literature and films of the country.

A comparative examination of social relations of power and institutions with a special focus on intellectual traditions, the law, and social movements.

An examination of the economic, political and cultural forces operating in a number of Middle Eastern cities.

Individual research and readings. Not for graduate credit.