POL 247 - Middle East Politics

Department: Politics and Government

Description: Comparative analysis of the political systems of selected Middle Eastern states and of region-wide issues including nationalism, revolution, and conflict.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Completion of 45 hours. POL 140 is recommended

Graduation Requirement: Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, or Indigenous Peoples of the World (AMALI) Graduation Requirement

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Yusuf Sarfati 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Schroeder Hall 204 (SCH 204)

Instructor: Yusuf Sarfati

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.