This thematic survey will explore the cultural, religious and political encounters between the Orient and Occident. Addressing such issues as the status of women, the role of religion, stereotypes, and violence, this course will assess the complexities of this relationship and the impact of the West on the Middle East since the sixteenth century, Muslim attitudes towards Western culture, Orientalism and images of the exotic East. Format: discussion/lecture. Evaluation will be based on class participation, short essays, internet project, and final paper. No prerequisites. No enrollment limit (expected: 20-30). Open to all. Group C

Hour: BERNHARDSSON