SSST 410: Middle East: Politics, Protest, and Culture

Number of Sections: 1 | Days and Times: Mondays & Wednesdays (15:20-17:00 ICT)

Course Description

This course examines the intersection of politics, culture, and protest movements in the modern Middle East. By analyzing diverse forms of cultural expression, including literature, music, film, art, and social media, students will explore how these mediums both reflect and influence political resistance, nationalism, identity, and social change. The course covers key themes such as the legacy of Western colonialism, the rise of nationalism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Arab Spring, Political Islam, and the ongoing struggles over state power, citizenship, identity, and justice in Palestine, the Arab world, and beyond.

[Although the example here focuses on the Middle East, other examples could include the US War in Vietnam (and neighboring countries), Russia-Ukraine]

Prerequisites: POL 100: Introduction to Political Science