HIST1185 (Introduction to Middle Eastern History) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 2.0/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Relies on historical and literary sources, as well as such other cultural artifacts as architecture and photography, and focuses on interaction and changing relations and perceptions between Europe and the Middle East. Surveys the major political and economic events that have linked the trajectory of both civilizations, as well as broad patterns of human activity, such as migrations, conversions, and, cultural exchange. Emphasizes the commonality of encounters, and analyzes the construction of an “other” and its enduring legacy in modern times.
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