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Arab 416: Language and Conflict in the Middle East

Modern Languages

This course examines the roots of organizations such as al-Qaida and the Muslim Brotherhood through the writings of Hassan Al-Banna, Sayyid Qutb and the communiques by Ibn Laden. It surveys the current state of affairs in the Middle East with a focus on sectarianism and the role political Islam is playing in shaping East-West relations.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Arab 416

Subject Areas

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