POL 327 - Narrative and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

This class focuses on the role of representation in conflicts in the Middle east and North Africa, including Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The course examines how various actors present the histories, causes, and solutions to these conflicts. Course materials include novels, short stories, graphic novels, film, still images, music, and various types of print and broadcast journalism.
Satisfies major requirement in Political Science. Satisfies a requirement for the International Studes and Asian Studies concentrations.
Students entering 2012: Satisfies Social-Scientific Thought distribution requirement
Students entering before 2012: Satisfies Social Science distribution requirement