ANTH 3470

Language and Culture in the Middle East

Course Description

Prerequisites

Previous course in anthropology, linguistics, Middle East Studies or permission of instructor

Introduction to peoples, languages, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Focuses on Israel/Palestine as a microcosm of important social processes-such as colonialism, nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and modernization-that affect the region as a whole. This course is cross-listed with MEST 3470. Prerequisite: Previous course in anthropology, linguistics, Middle East Studies or permission of instructor.