POL 236T Introduction to Mediterranean Studies: Sicily
To introduce students to the historical and political components that contributed to the creation and evolution of civilizations on both sides of the Mediterranean. The course offers a holistic approach to the region, including discussions of the Ancient Middle East, Judaism, the Greek and Roman world, Christianity, the world of Islam, Italy, and Spain. The class will include a travel component to Sicily, an island whose heritage embodies all of the aforementioned elements.