POSC 482 - America in the Middle East

Credit(s): 3

AMERICA IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Component: Lecture
Examines history of America’s engagement with an emphasis on issues since 1979. After brief intro portion on the mechanics of American foreign policy-making and America’s global political and strategic position over time, we will spend most of the semester on America’s involvement in regional oil politics, Middle East peace process, first and second Iraq Wars, relations with Iran, plans for Middle East democratization and the Bush II administration. Evaluation will be based upon a mid-term and final exam, a medium-length research paper, and one or two short writing assignments.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option

Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with JWST 482.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5A: Reason Quantitatively