Logical analysis of sociological inquiry; survey of major research techniques and examination of principal methodological problems in sociology.

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Explores a variety of issues related to a Residential Academic Program (RAP) topic from both current and historical contexts. Students participate in small group projects and class discussions. Provides a supportive environment for personal reflection and critical thinking on the topics germane to the course content. Students will identify ways to incorporate personal interests with academic interests.

This is a communication-oriented course in Arabic at the intermediate level, incorporating both Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic and providing students with an opportunity to hone their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will expand their ability to create with the language while reinforcing fundamentals and expanding their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. In addition to in-class teamwork, students will produce a variety of essays, presentations and skits throughout the semester. Prerequisite: ARA 101 or its equivalent.

Some of the world's largest and longest inhabited cities are to be found in the Middle East. How did these cities originate? What types of social arrangements and ideas did they support? How did they evolve over time? And how were they, and the people who inhabited them, impacted by specific forces such as imperialism, colonialism, tourism, consumerism, war, oil, and political protest? This course uses cities as a lens to explore the history of the Middle East, and the history of how the Middle East has been studied, from the 7th century to the present day.