Cross Listed GMES Course Descriptions within Humanities

Term:

Spring Quarter (S24)

Dept/Description Course No., Title  Instructor
GLBLCLT (S24)N/A  N/AN/A
Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics


The term “diaspora” has traditionally referred to the historical exile and displacement of the Jewish people. In recent years, however, the term has come to refer to migrant and émigré communities that have left their places of origin—either by choice or under duress—and comprise a group defined primarily in relation to its historic “homeland.” Using the Jewish diaspora as a jumping-off point, this course will examine the history of diasporic groups from the Middle East (such as Iranian, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkish, Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese communities) between the late nineteenth century and today. Themes under discussion include transnational migration, trading diasporas, integration policies, intergenerational trauma, diaspora tourism, and memory.

(same as 26740 History 132H, Lec A;   and 31226 Rel Std 130, Lec A)
Days:   12:00-12:00 AM

HISTORY (S24)131A  ZOROASTRIANISMCERETI, C.
Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities

Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest religions and has been the religion of the Persian Empire throughout antiquity. It has influenced immensely the development of other religions attested in Asia and the Mediterranean in the pre-modern period. Unlike other faiths professed in the ancient world, Zoroastrianism has survived to this day, and Zoroastrian communities exist in India and Iran, as well as in Europe and North-America. In fact, many believers in the Best Religion now live in Southern California. Zoroastrian religious tenets developed in constant dialogue with other traditions, during our classes we will see how this happened in the various historical periods.

The aim of the course is to introduce the history of the Zoroastrian community from beginnings to the present day while discussing its religious beliefs seen from an historical point of view. The main text that will be used is Mary Boyce’s Zoroastrians. Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Other points of view will be introduced in class.
Days: TU TH  02:00-03:20 PM

HISTORY (S24)131C  MEDIEVAL PERSIASTAFF
Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities

This course is a survey of Iranian history in the context of Late Antique and Medieval Islamic History. We shall attempt to present a view that Iranshahr (Realm of Iranians), could be studied as a separate cultural center amidst the Islamic world. We will begin with the rise of the last great Sasanian king of kings, Khusro I in the 6th CE to through the Mongol conquest and the Il-Khanid settlement in the 14th century CE. During this time period Iranshahr went through much political and religious upheaval and changes which is usually studied in the context of Medieval Islamic history. The aim of this course is to focus on the Perso-Islamicate world which includes the modern countries of Central Asia (Afghanistan, Uzbekestan, Tajikestan) and the Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, R. of Azarbijan), as well as Mesopotamia (Iraq)
Days: TU TH  03:30-04:50 PM

HISTORY (S24)132H  SOC MOBILZTN ISRAELBURSTEIN, A.
Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics, Environment, Economies, and Conflicts

This course applies the scholarship on collective action and social movements to the case of Israel, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, religious, and ethnic conflicts that have shaped Israeli society and politics through a focus on the diverse movements that drove them. The course is divided into three parts: part one, Introduction to Social Movements and Contentious Politics, provides an overview of the theoretical foundations of social movement theory; part two, Israel: A Movement Society, explores the development of a range of movements which have shaped Israeli society since the pre-state era; and part three, Between War and Peace, involves an examination of the different types of mobilization that have developed around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Throughout the course students will be challenged to consider the shared patterns of mobilization reflected across cases, the connections between the development of Israeli social movements past and present, and the cumulative impact of the emergence of these movements on the shape of Israeli political institutions, governance and society. This course has no prerequisites, however students are expected to come to class having done the readings and prepared to actively engage in discussion.
Days: TU TH  11:00-12:20 PM

REL STD (S24)130  ISRAELI PALEST CONFBURSTEIN, A.
REL STD (S24)130  SOC MOBILZTN ISRAELBURSTEIN, A.
REL STD (S24)130  MID EAST DIASPORASFARAH, D.
Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics

The term “diaspora” has traditionally referred to the historical exile and displacement of the Jewish people. In recent years, however, the term has come to refer to migrant and émigré communities that have left their places of origin—either by choice or under duress—and comprise a group defined primarily in relation to its historic “homeland.” Using the Jewish diaspora as a jumping-off point, this course will examine the history of diasporic groups from the Middle East (such as Iranian, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkish, Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese communities) between the late nineteenth century and today. Themes under discussion include transnational migration, trading diasporas, integration policies, intergenerational trauma, diaspora tourism, and memory.
Days: TU TH  12:30-01:50 PM

REL STD (S24)131A  ZOROASTRIANISMCERETI, C.
Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities

Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest religions and has been the religion of the Persian Empire throughout antiquity. It has influenced immensely the development of other religions attested in Asia and the Mediterranean in the pre-modern period. Unlike other faiths professed in the ancient world, Zoroastrianism has survived to this day, and Zoroastrian communities exist in India and Iran, as well as in Europe and North-America. In fact, many believers in the Best Religion now live in Southern California. Zoroastrian religious tenets developed in constant dialogue with other traditions, during our classes we will see how this happened in the various historical periods.

The aim of the course is to introduce the history of the Zoroastrian community from beginnings to the present day while discussing its religious beliefs seen from an historical point of view. The main text that will be used is Mary Boyce’s Zoroastrians. Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Other points of view will be introduced in class.
Days: TU TH  02:00-03:20 PM

Courses Offered by Global Middle East Studies or other Schools at UCI

Spring Quarter (S24)

Dept Course No., Title   Instructor
GLBL ME (S24)115  UPPP-- GLBL POV & INEQULTYBRUCKNER, T.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts
***Approved if 1/3 of content deals with MENA/Muslim world.***

GLBL ME (S24)157  AFAM-- CRITICAL RACE THRYROMERO, M.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if deals with Arabs/Muslims as part of CRT.***

(same as  (52180) Crm/Law C178, Lec A)

Introduction to Critical Race Theory and key American cases on racial inequality. Using this literature, examines the possibilities and pitfalls of legal claims of race, gender, and sexuality discrimination in the age of colorblindness.

ANTHRO (S24)136A  NATIONS/ETHNICITIESTOMAS, A.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



An exploration of the concepts of identity, culture, ethnicity, race, and nation through ethnographic cases, with a view to asking larger questions: how do people create nativeness and foreignness? How does "culture" get worked into contemporary racisms and nationalisms.

ANTHRO (S24)147A  ARCHAEOLOGY ISLAMSTRAUGHN, I.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
The archaeological record connected with the Islamic tradition spans nearly 1,500 years and stretches from Spain to South East Asia. Working with artifacts and other materials, students learn about the sites and historical transformations associated with Islam and Muslim societies.
Restriction: Anthropology Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Anthropology Minors have first consideration for enrollment. Archaeology Minors have first consideration for enrollment.

CRM/LAW (S24)C100  IMMIGRAT & YTH/FAMVALDIVIA ORDOR, C.

Emphasis/Category: Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if at least 1/3 of the course deals with the MENA/Muslim majority world and/or immigration from/to there.***

CRM/LAW (S24)C178  CRITICAL RACE THRYROMERO, M.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if deals with Arabs/Muslims as part of CRT.***
(same as 20470 AfAm 157, Lec A)

Introduction to Critical Race Theory and key American cases on racial inequality. Using this literature, examines the possibilities and pitfalls of legal claims of race, gender, and sexuality discrimination in the age of colorblindness.

INTL ST (S24)12  GLOBAL IDEOLOGIESPROSPER, M.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 67072 Pol Sci 44B, Lec A;   and 70165 Soc Sci 12, Lec A)

An overview of the major political ideologies shaping the current world order and global conflict. Topics include liberalism, democracy, nationalism, capitalism, communism, socialism, fascism, neoliberalism, clash of civilizations, sectarian violence, populist nationalism, and de-globalization.

Restriction: International Studies Majors have first consideration for enrollment.
(III and VIII ).

INTL ST (S24)16  GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTSAMIRKHIZI, M., STAFF

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 67080 Pol Sci 45A, Lec A;   and 70180 Soc Sci 16, Lec A)

Historical development of civil, political rights and the rise of human rights in international law. Explores role, and limitations, of the UN, ICJ, and ICC in global governance. Reconceptualizing democracy and political representation in a postnational 21st century.

INTL ST (S24)17  GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTSNAPUTI, T.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 70185 Soc Sci 17, Lec A)

Examines problems such as global climate change, growing human populations, fisheries depletion, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and food security. Introduces political, social, and economic factors contributing to environmental issues and their disproportional impacts on the world’s poor and minorities.

INTL ST (S24)101B  GLOBAL CITIES&SLUMSCROESE, S., STAFF

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


Cities as a window into contemporary challenges of the globalized world. Global cities such as Los Angeles, London, and Beijing compared with cities with slums in the global south such as Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, and Mumbai.
Restriction: International Studies Majors have first consideration for enrollment. International Studies Minors have first consideration for enrollment.

INTL ST (S24)146  GLOBAL INDIGENEITYPAINTER, F.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


Situates the interdisciplinary fields of Native American and Indigenous Studies within a transnational context, focusing on the global dimensions of indigeneity informing local histories, politics, and experiences. Examines settler colonialism, sovereignty, and the enduring legacies of colonialism as global phenomena.
Restriction: International Studies Majors have first consideration for enrollment. International Studies Minors have first consideration for enrollment.

INTL ST (S24)161A  POLITICAL ISLAMPETROVIC, B.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 70680 Soc Sci 188K, Lec A)

Political Islamd is a diverse phenomenon. While noticeable barriers exist to "Islamist democracy," it is the Islamists who will define the political future of much of the Muslim world. Reviews the experience of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Indonesia.

INTL ST (S24)179  MIDEAST CLIM&CONFLTPETROVIC, B.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 70970 Soc Sci 189, Lec A)

Studies in selected areas of international studies. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

POL SCI (S24)44B  GLOBAL IDEOLOGIESPROSPER, M.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 64040 Intl St 12, Lec A;   and 70165 Soc Sci 12, Lec A)

An overview of the major political ideologies shaping the current world order and global conflict. Topics include liberalism, democracy, nationalism, capitalism, communism, socialism, fascism, neoliberalism, clash of civilizations, sectarian violence, populist nationalism, and de-globalization.

Restriction: International Studies Majors have first consideration for enrollment.
(III and VIII ).

POL SCI (S24)45A  GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTSAMIRKHIZI, M., STAFF

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 64080 Intl St 16, Lec A;   and 70180 Soc Sci 16, Lec A)

Historical development of civil, political rights and the rise of human rights in international law. Explores role, and limitations, of the UN, ICJ, and ICC in global governance. Reconceptualizing democracy and political representation in a postnational 21st century.

POL SCI (S24)139  MEDEVL JEWISH THOUGHTLEVINE, D.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim.***



Studies in selected areas of political theory and methods. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

POL SCI (S24)147CW  INTL HUMANITARIANSMLYNCH, C.

Emphasis/Category: Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim.***


Examines, analyzes, and evaluates the humanitarian phenomenon, the actors involved in it (including states, international organizations (IOs), and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)), the rise of a body of international humanitarian law, and the problems and debates associated with international humanitarianism today.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

POL SCI (S24)156D  PROTEST, MVMT & REVMEYER, D.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***

(same as 69525 Sociol 174, Lec A)

A survey of models of collective action drawn from sociology, economics, psychology, and political science. Focus on areas such as social movements, strikes, crowd psychology, cults, fads, fashions, public opinion, and symbolic and mythical elements in collective culture.
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 1 or POL SCI 11A or ECON 1
Same as SOCIOL 174.
Restriction: Political Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Sociology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

POL SCI (S24)159  SOC MOBILZTN ISRAELBURSTEIN, A.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
(same as 26745 History 132H, Lec A;   31227 Rel Std 130, Lec B;   and 69500 Sociol 159, Lec A)

Studies in selected areas of comparative politics. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.
Restriction: Political Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

POL SCI (S24)159  ISRAELI PALEST CONFBURSTEIN, A.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
(same as 31228 Rel Std 130, Lec C)

Studies in selected areas of comparative politics. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.
Restriction: Political Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

SOC SCI (S24)12  GLOBAL IDEOLOGIESPROSPER, M.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 64040 Intl St 12, Lec A;   and 67072 Pol Sci 44B, Lec A)

An overview of the major political ideologies shaping the current world order and global conflict. Topics include liberalism, democracy, nationalism, capitalism, communism, socialism, fascism, neoliberalism, clash of civilizations, sectarian violence, populist nationalism, and de-globalization.

Restriction: International Studies Majors have first consideration for enrollment.
(III and VIII ).

SOC SCI (S24)16  GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTSAMIRKHIZI, M., STAFF

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***

(same as 67080 Pol Sci 45A, Lec A;   and 64080 Intl St 16, Lec A)

Historical development of civil, political rights and the rise of human rights in international law. Explores role, and limitations, of the UN, ICJ, and ICC in global governance. Reconceptualizing democracy and political representation in a postnational 21st century.

SOC SCI (S24)17  GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTSNAPUTI, T.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 64090 Intl St 17, Lec A)

Examines problems such as global climate change, growing human populations, fisheries depletion, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and food security. Introduces political, social, and economic factors contributing to environmental issues and their disproportional impacts on the world’s poor and minorities.

SOC SCI (S24)188K  POLITICAL ISLAMPETROVIC, B.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 64410 Intl St 161A, Lec A)

Political Islamd is a diverse phenomenon. While noticeable barriers exist to "Islamist democracy," it is the Islamists who will define the political future of much of the Muslim world. Reviews the experience of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Indonesia.

SOC SCI (S24)189  SUPERNAT FOLKLOREDEWAN, W.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 69560 Sociol 179, Lec F)

SOC SCI (S24)189  MIDEAST CLIM&CONFLTPETROVIC, B.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***



(same as 64515 Intl St 179, Lec A)

Studies in selected areas of international studies. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

SOCIOL (S24)159  SOC MOBILZTN ISRAELBURSTEIN, A.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
(same as 26745 History 132H, Lec A;   31227 Rel Std 130, Lec B;   and 67412 Pol Sci 159, Lec A)
    Enrollment in Sociol 159 is for Project Lifted students only.

Studies in selected areas of comparative politics. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.
Restriction: Political Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

SOCIOL (S24)174  PROTEST, MVMT & REVMEYER, D.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Histories, Cultures, and Identities, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 67407 Pol Sci 156D, Lec A)

A survey of models of collective action drawn from sociology, economics, psychology, and political science. Focus on areas such as social movements, strikes, crowd psychology, cults, fads, fashions, public opinion, and symbolic and mythical elements in collective culture.
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 1 or POL SCI 11A or ECON 1

Restriction: Political Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Sociology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

SOCIOL (S24)179  SOCIOL OF REFUGEESBERMUDEZ, M.

Emphasis/Category: Environment, Economies, and Conflicts, Geographies, Migrations, and Politics
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


Studies in selected areas of societies and social inequality. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites vary.
Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.
Restriction: Sociology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

SOCIOL (S24)179  SUPERNAT FOLKLOREDEWAN, W.

Emphasis/Category: Histories, Cultures, and Identities
***Approved if 1/3 content MENA/Muslim World.***


(same as 70990 Soc Sci 189, Lec B)