Travel Study - Egypt

3 credit hours
Gain an analytical framework to examine the history of the Middle East region, focusing on the following areas: the pre-Islamic era; the rise and expansion of Islam; medieval Muslim society and culture; the rise, decline, and collapse of the Ottoman Empire; the impact of the West on politics and society; the rise of nationalism; the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process; and modern revolutionary movements and the resurgence of Islam.

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121.

Note: Also offered as HIS 261; credit will not be given for both HLS 261 and HIS 261.