HIST 310
Iraq and Iran in the Twentieth Century
Last Offered Spring 2009
Division II Exploring Diversity Initiative
This course is not offered in the current catalog

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Despite being neighbors, the historical experience of Iran and Iraq has been drastically different. In this course we will begin by exploring the creation of Iraq in 1921 and the Pahlavi government in Iran. We will evaluate the revolutions of 1958 and 1978-9 and compare the lives and careers of Saddam Hussein and Ayatollah Khomeini. The tragic Iran-Iraq war of 1980-88 will also be discussed. Finally, the political future of these countries will be assessed.
The Class: Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: none
Expected: 20-40
Class#: 3553
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on class participation, short essays, and a final paper
Prerequisites: none; open to all
Distributions: Division II Exploring Diversity Initiative
Attributes: HIST Group E Electives - Middle East
INST Middle Eastern Studies Electives

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