I require a reference book because you need to read the background information to prep for class. There is a lot of ground to cover and to make the best use of time in class I expand on the ideas and themes within chapters in the book, not recite what is in the book.
Required texts:
- Goldschmidt, Arthur. A Concise History Of The Middle East. 11th Westview Press, 2016.
- Various internet readings – primary and secondary sources (links are provided on the course website)
- Please note: each week includes primary source (short) readings that we will address in detail in class.
**All other required readings will be available in the “Course Documents Folder” and via the “Course Schedule” on our WordPress site, indicated (WP) on the syllabus.
