History 390STG - Iranian Revolution/GlobalPersp

This course examines the roots of the 1979 Iran revolution, the nature of the state and society that resulted from it within a broader global context, and the revolution?s transnational impact. The first unit focuses on pre-revolutionary Iran, examining national and global forces that laid the groundwork for the revolution. The second unit covers the global ramifications of the revolution in the 1980s, a crucial decade in the formation of the Islamic Republic and today?s Middle East. In the final unit, the course looks at the long-term ramifications of the revolution in the Middle East and the specific historical developments that led to tensions between Iran and the US.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.