HST 157 Hist of Middle East & Africa

Surveys the cultural, social, economic and political development in the Middle East and Africa.

Credits

Prerequisite

Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Social Sciences, AAOT Cultural Literacy, AAS Human Relations, AGS Social Science, AS Cultural Diversity

Outcomes

Synthesize course material (text, lectures, documentaries, and discussions) in order to create an accurate interpretation of a historical event or a social force. Describe the history of areas that were colonized by the European powers, and how those nations were affected by that colonization. Articulate a clear understanding of how the current political, economic and social landscapes of the Middle East and Africa are shaped by their respective histories. Analyze course material to distinguish between factual history and stereotypical assumptions or biased viewpoints. Analyze historical data and first-person accounts of events, to be able to explain and interpret human behaviors throughout history.