ANTH 308: Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East

ANTH 308-001: Peoples/Culture of Middle East
(Spring 2026)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Horizon Hall 3012

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Section Information for Spring 2026

Explore contemporary issues concerning the Middle East region through a diversity of cultural practices and life experiences. 

Cover salient themes in the history, politics, culture, and economics of the region, and examine the key conceptual debates raised in and by the field. 

Situate the Middle East within the histories of colonialism, state-building, nationalism, and globalization and address new questions introduced by current global developments.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines the anthropological literature on peoples and cultures of the Middle East, with particular attention to political and social change over the course of the 20th century. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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