POLS238
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Jihadist Movements & Politics
Political ScienceCOL - Emory College of Arts and Sci
Subject Code
POLS
Course Number
238
Course Title
Jihadist Movements & Politics
Course Description
The course examines jihadist movements¿ ideologies, actions, and structures in the Middle East. It introduces political science conceptions of jihad, assesses the changing definitions of jihad through a survey of Islamic history, and includes case studies on Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and Islamic State.
Grading Basis
OPT - Student Option
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No Special Consent Required
Units
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Repeatable
No
Course Typically Offered
FALLSPRING
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Requirement Designation
Social Sciences(*)