It is hoped that a general examination of these currents and events will enable students to better understand the complex forces and issues at work in the Middle East today. The following books are the minimum required reading for this course, and can be obtained in the College book store. There will be three films shown during the semester. Each student will select one of the following five topics and prepare a research paper of 7-8 pages in length. At least six primary and secondary sources are required for each topic.
Papers are due on or before the dates indicated below and in the syllabus.
The Great Powers and the end of the Palestine Mandate, 1945-1948. Jews, Arabs and the Creation of Israel. Three of the four quizzes will be pop quizzes, based on the reading assignments for that particular day. The fourth quiz will be a scheduled map quiz at the end of the semester.