Module #1 Introduction to Colonialism and Independence in the Middle East Overview of the course, importance of understanding colonialism and independence in the Middle East, and key concepts
Module #2 Ottoman Empire and the Middle East before Colonialism History of the Ottoman Empire, its decline, and the Middle East before European colonialism
Module #3 European Colonialism in the Middle East:Early Encounters Early European presence in the Middle East, trade, and cultural exchange
Module #4 The Scramble for the Middle East:British and French Colonialism British and French colonial expansion in the Middle East, Sykes-Picot Agreement, and Division of the Region
Module #5 Italian and German Colonialism in the Middle East Italian and German colonial aspirations and presence in the Middle East
Module #6 Impact of Colonialism on Middle Eastern Societies Social, economic, and cultural impact of colonialism on Middle Eastern societies
Module #7 Nationalist Movements and Resistance Emergence of nationalist movements, resistance against colonialism, and key figures
Module #8 Egyptian Nationalism and the British Occupation Egyptian nationalism, British occupation, and the struggle for independence
Module #9 The Ottoman Empires Decline and the Rise of the Turkish National Movement The Ottoman Empires decline, Turkish national movement, and the role of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Module #10 The Arab Revolt and the Hashemite Dynasty The Arab Revolt, Hashemite dynasty, and the creation of modern Iraq and Jordan
Module #11 Iran and the Constitutional Revolution Iranian Constitutional Revolution, Qajar dynasty, and the role of the British and Russians
Module #12 The Interwar Period and the Rise of New Powers The interwar period, rise of new powers, and the impact on the Middle East
Module #13 World War II and the Middle East World War II, Axis and Allied powers, and the Middle Easts role
Module #14 The Creation of Israel and the Palestinian Question The creation of Israel, the Palestinian question, and the impact on the Middle East
Module #15 Decolonization and the Cold War in the Middle East Decolonization, the Cold War, and the impact on the Middle East
Module #16 The Rise of Pan-Arabism and Nasserism The rise of pan-Arabism, Nasserism, and the role of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Module #17 The Iranian Revolution and the Rise of Political Islam The Iranian Revolution, the rise of political Islam, and the impact on the Middle East
Module #18 Modern Middle Eastern Politics and Independence Modern Middle Eastern politics, independence, and the challenges faced by the region
Module #19 The Impact of Globalization on the Middle East The impact of globalization on the Middle East, economic and cultural changes
Module #20 The Arab Spring and Its Aftermath The Arab Spring, its causes, and consequences for the Middle East
Module #21 The Role of External Powers in the Middle East The role of external powers, including the United States, Russia, and Europe, in the Middle East
Module #22 Regional Organizations and International Relations Regional organizations, international relations, and the Middle Easts role in global affairs
Module #23 Security Challenges in the Middle East Security challenges, including terrorism, conflict, and the role of non-state actors
Module #24 Economic Development and Oil Politics Economic development, oil politics, and the impact on the Middle East
Module #25 Human Rights and Democracy in the Middle East Human rights, democracy, and the challenges faced by the Middle East
Module #26 Cultural Exchange and Identity in the Middle East Cultural exchange, identity, and the impact of colonialism and independence on Middle Eastern culture
Module #27 Gender and Society in the Middle East Gender, society, and the impact of colonialism and independence on womens rights and roles
Module #28 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Colonialism and Independence in the Middle East career
