GLOA 450: Topics in Global Affairs

GLOA 450-003: Middle East Realities
(Fall 2017)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T

Section Information for Fall 2017

This course will examine countries and events in the Middle East. The past and present of Middle East realities will be analyzed by considering the four factors that affect most issues in the region, namely: Religion, Economy, Culture, and Politics.

As Professor Ramadan explains, “The players have changed, [we’re] dealing with new organizations and new threats. The wars have never stopped, but there are now new wars, with new enemies. There is a textbook and a rigorous syllabus, but much of the time in class will be devoted to discussion to promote a real world understanding of current issues and conditions in the Middle East.” 

Professor David Ramadan was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon during the devastating 15+ yrs Lebanese civil war; he immigrated to Virginia seeking the American Dream. David is a successful international expert who just completed two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Selected topics in global affairs. Content varies. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different.May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: GLOA 101 or SOCI 120.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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