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* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.
Course Description This course explores the history of the Middle East (focusing primarily on the last century) and examines the relationships within the region and beyond. Topics of study include the development of Islam, the impact of imperialism, the development of nationalism, the effects of British and French rule, Arab-Israeli relations, and the political and economic impact of oil. Three main themes (culture, power, and geography) provide a foundation of inquiry for this course. Furthermore, political and social aspects of the Middle East, including the concepts of "jihad" and "ijtihad", are explored in historical and contemporary contexts. This course will help students better understand the people of the Middle East through Non-Western media (including news reports and documentaries) and utilizes a diverse range of authors and scholarship. Lastly, it seeks to help students better understand varying perspectives regarding the Middle East's depiction in Western culture, literature, and media.
Delivery Method Course Materials Virtual High School will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. While there is no additional cost for course materials, there is an additional charge for return shipping. Students are required to return such course materials to course instructor upon completion of the course. |
Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.