This interdisciplinary survey of South West Asia and North Africa (the Middle East) introduces students to the historical, cultural, and religious diversity of the region, highlighting contributions in various disciplines, including science, art, music, and literature. It also examines U.S. involvement, representation, media, current political discourse and activism in the region and in diaspora.
This class is fully online and does not have scheduled meetings online or in-person. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 12 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188