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PLCP 424B - Political Islam


This course surveys Islamist political movements in the Middle East with particular emphasis on their ideological roots, political objectives, and the strategies and tactics used to achieve those goals.  The course focuses on the relation between political Islam and democracy by introducing theoretical debates and historical experiences of several Islamist movements.  The course covers Islamist movements and their experiences with democratic practices in Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Algeria, and Yemen.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment limited to 20 students.

Credits: 3