This course will discuss the developments in the Middle East from the early 20th century to the present. It will discuss the rise and retreat of Arab nationalism, the problems of internal cohesion of the Arab states, issues of religion and state, and the evolution of Islamist politics. It will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context.
Please note that this course builds upon a previous course - The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I (https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-middle-east-1/home/welcome)
Learn about the history of the Middle East for a deeper understanding of current regional developments!
This course will temporarily close for enrollment from March 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2022. During this time, the course will be closed for new enrolments. All of the course materials will continue to be able available to previously enrolled learners; however, the course staff will not provide support in the Discussion Forums during this period.
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The Tel Aviv University Team
Overview
Syllabus
- WEEK 1
- Independence and revolutionary politics in the Arab world
- WEEK 2
- The beginnings of the Arab-Israeli conflict
- WEEK 3
- The escalation and de-escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1948 to 1973
- WEEK 4
- The escalation and de-escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1973 to the present
- WEEK 5
- The Middle East from 1967 to the present including the Arab Spring
Taught by
Asher Susser and Duygu Atlas
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4.7 rating, based on 11 Class Central reviews
4.8 rating at Coursera based on 511 ratings
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(This review applies equally to the two halves of the course. As an aside, I don't understand why the course was split in two. It's unnatural and unnecessary.) A fascinating overview of the history of the Middle East over the past two+ centuries (s…
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I really enjoyed the course since all the topics were very well explained despite being quite complex topics. However, I noticed a certain bias in favor of Israel, something that, in my opinion, reduces slightly the credibility of the course
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The course offers a comprehensive explanation about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Arab spring. Lots of information, critique of some current interpretations on the issues. Excellent course.
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