Usually this introductory course is offered to students who are not acquainted with the Arab World.
Main themes
The course offers an overview of the history? sociology and politics of the Arab World. It gives the students some keys to understand the current issues, conflicts and challenges. The inter-arab and Arab international
relations are a central issues which is also addressed
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
SPED 1212 or SPED 1213
Oral exam
A collection of writings on the Arab World by the Institute members
A specialized library on the Arab World exists within the Institute.