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Middle East Studies (MDES)

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MDES 201w: The Middle East (4.0 units)

Introduction to the natural and cultural diversity of the Middle East.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
41550D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 25		DMC158

MDES 345p: Power and Authority in the Middle East (4.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
41537D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	0 of 19		DMC154

MDES 441w: Cities of the Middle East (4.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
41501R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 19		DMC254

Crosslist MDES 448m: France and Islam (4.0 units)

Historical and theoretical analyses of the complex history of Western perceptions of Islam, focusing on France.Taught in French. Prerequisites: FREN 330. Recommended preparation: REL 137g for Religion majors and minors.

Prerequisite: FREN 330
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in MDES. To register, enroll in FREN 448.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34295R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	0 of 19	Olivia C Harrison	THH214

MDES 490: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not for graduate credit.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
41549D	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 4		OFFICE

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