WN 2023 | MIDEAST 391 - Humanities Topics in Middle East Studies | Section 001 - Madmen and Magicians: Stories from the Middle East

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MIDEAST 391 - Humanities Topics in Middle East Studies

Winter 2023, Section 001 - Madmen and Magicians: Stories from the Middle East

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Middle East Studies (MIDEAST)

Department: LSA Middle East Studies

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

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Advisory Prerequisites:

At least one previous course in Middle East studies. Students should not elect the same topic twice.

Repeatability:

May be elected twice for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Randall, Renee Ragin

Start/End Date:

Full Term 1/4/23 - 4/18/23 (see other Sections below)

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Description

What does the inner psychic life of the majnun(a), or mad(wo)man, have in common with the realm of the otherworldly? A lot, actually! For one thing, some figures in the spirit world (the jinn) are considered to be at the root of insanity in many parts of the Islamic and Arabic-speaking worlds. But, as this course will show, stories about insanity and magical beings are also connected in another way: they are cultural tropes called upon to help describe moments of political, economic, social and cultural change and unrest. In this course, we will watch films and television episodes, and read short stories and novels from the Middle East, exploring how and why these seemingly fantastical worlds are so powerful in the cultural imaginary. Your assignments in this class will include several short (250-500 word) responses to our texts and a collaborative podcast.

Course Requirements:

This course does not require any previous coursework in or knowledge of the Middle East or its languages.

Class Format:

Two 90-minute meetings weekly

Schedule

MIDEAST 391 - Humanities Topics in Middle East Studies

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Section:

001 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

23228

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

8:30AM - 10:00AM

1245 NQ

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

002 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

36243

Enroll Stat:

Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:30AM

2011 MLB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Note: Judaic course (JUDAIC 218.003)

Section:

003 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

36247

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

1245 NQ

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Note: Judaic course (JUDAIC 318.003)

Section:

004 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

36281

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

2:30PM - 4:00PM

2469 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

005 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

37063

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

5:30PM - 7:00PM

2336 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Note: Judaic course (JUDAIC 340)

Section:

006 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

37065

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:30AM

2022 STB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Note: Judaic course (JUDAIC 318.002)

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