HIST 2161 - [Iran and the World]

(crosslisted)
(also NES 2616) (GB) (HA-AS)

Spring. 4 credits.

Next Offered 2013-2014.

J. Weiss.

An introduction to the history, culture, and current international relations of Iran. Course will treat Iranian history from the earliest times to the present and selected aspects of Iranian culture. Iran’s relations with other countries, including its war with Iraq and its confrontation with international actors over its nuclear development will also be covered. Course exercises will include exchanges with Iranians and Iranian–Americans.