Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
This course examines major trends in the evolution of the Middle East in the modern era. Focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries and ending with the Arab Spring, we will consider Middle East history with an emphasis on five themes: imperialism, nationalism, modernization, Islam, and revolution. Readings will be supplemented with translated primary sources, which will form the backbone of class discussions.
Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, HA-AG), (GLC-AS, HST-AS)
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Combined with:
ASRC 2674, HIST 2674, NES 2674
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
1351GOVT 2747 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
MW
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1352GOVT 2747 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1353GOVT 2747 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1354GOVT 2747 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1355GOVT 2747 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1356GOVT 2747 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1357GOVT 2747 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Fahmy, Z
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
