- Degree Bachelor
- Code: HUM 220
- Credit hrs: 2
- Prequisites: None
Knowledge and understanding. Gaining knowledge about the main historical events that shaped the Arab world during the modern period. Understanding the role of foreign interventions, colonial ambitions, and the subsequent rise of Arab nationalism. Exploring the effects of the Ottoman Empire’s decline on the Arab territories and the emergence of modern Arab states. Learning about significant revolutions, political movements, and economic changes that influenced the region. Intellectual skills. Analyzing the historical causes and consequences of key regional developments. Comparing the political and economic experiences of various Arab countries throughout the modern period. Developing the ability to critically evaluate historical narratives and interpretations. Assessing the influence of historical events on current political realities in the Arab world. Professional and practical skills. Acquiring research skills to investigate historical topics related to modern Arab history. Learning to interpret primary and secondary sources within their historical contexts. Presenting historical arguments clearly and effectively using evidence. General and transferable skills. Strengthening academic writing and critical reading abilities. Enhancing communication and discussion skills through debates on historical and political issues. Working effectively in teams to analyze historical themes. Developing the ability to think independently and form well-supported conclusions based on historical evidence.
Media
محمد نادر عبد الحكيم و آخرون : تاريخ العرب المعاصر بين (رصد المؤرخ ورؤية المبدع). دار الهاني للنشر، القاهرة، 2022م
| content serial | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | • The outbreak of World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and the division of the Ottoman legacy between Britain and France. • The Balfour Declaration to the Jews in 1917. • The global Zionist movement. • The Sykes-Picot Agreement and the division of Arab countries. • Placing Palestine under British Mandate. • The beginnings of Eastern European Jewish migration to Palestine after World War II. • The 1936 Arab Revolt in Palestine and the loss of Palestine. • The Arab individual’s suffering from the tragedies of events and the documentation of these realities through literature—both poetry and prose (story, play, article)—and their portrayal in the form of documentary films. • Literary examples with analysis and critique to highlight Arab perspectives resulting from the tragedies of historical events experienced by the Arab world. |
| 2 | • The raids by Zionist Jewish gangs on Palestinian Arabs and the seizure of land. • The 1948 war and the military intervention by Arab countries to save Palestine. • The defeat of the unorganized Arab armies and the declaration of the State of Israel, followed by U.S. recognition of it. • The international conspiracy against Palestine and the Arabs. • The Palestinian diaspora and the establishment of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). • The Arab individual’s suffering from the tragedies of events and the documentation of these realities through literature—both poetry and prose (story, play, article)—and their portrayal in the form of documentary films. • Literary examples with analysis and critique to highlight Arab perspectives resulting from the tragedies of historical events experienced by the Arab world. |
| 3 | • The beginnings of the formation of the Egyptian army and other Arab armies, and the Yemen War of 1962 to secure the Arab strategic depth. • The defeat of the Egyptian army in Yemen in 1962 and the war to overthrow the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, with Nasser’s support for the Republicans led by Field Marshal Abdullah Al-Sallal. • The Arab individual’s suffering from the tragedies of events and the documentation of these realities through literature—both poetry and prose (story, play, article)—and their portrayal in the form of documentary films. |
| 4 | • Securing the Arab strategic depth. • The defeat of the Egyptian army in Yemen in 1962 and the Yemen War to overthrow the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, as well as Nasser's support for the Republicans led by Marshal Abdullah al-Sallal. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 5 | • The Six-Day War of 1967. • The setback of the Egyptian army due to its exhaustion from the Yemen War. • The occupation of the Sinai Peninsula, the closure of the Suez Canal, the occupation of the West Bank and Jerusalem, and the Syrian Golan Heights. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 6 | • The Rogers Initiative and the Arabs' rejection of it. • The Egyptian-Israeli War of Attrition and its political effects. • The restructuring and rearming of the Egyptian army and Egyptian-Soviet relations. • Preparation for the Six-Hour War of 1973 and the victory of the Arab and Egyptian willpower in the war. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 7 | 7th exam |
| 8 | • The signing of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty in 1979. • The beginning of Arab disintegration and Egypt's expulsion from the Arab League, with its headquarters moved to Tunisia. • The Arab Front for Steadfastness and Confrontation against Egypt, led by Iraq. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced |
| 9 | • The Lebanese Civil War (1975–1989). • The Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the occupation of Beirut, the expulsion of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) factions, and their relocation to Tunisia. The formation of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 10 | • The Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988), a military conflict in the 20th century. • The causes and consequences of the war. • The Gulf War (1990–1991) and the occupation of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. • The causes and consequences of the war. • The Arab division following the Gulf War, with supporters of Iraq and those rejecting its stance. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 11 | • The Third Gulf War (2003–2011) against Iraq, led by the United States. • The causes and consequences of the war. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 12 | Midterms exam |
| 13 | • The Arab Spring revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Algeria, and Sudan in 2010. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced. |
| 14 | • The Yemen War (Saudi Arabia and the UAE) against the Houthis, with support from Iran. • Bright chapters in Arab history. • The impact of the events on the Arab individual and the documentation of these events in literature, both in poetry and prose (story, play, article), and their recording in the form of documentary films. Literary examples are analyzed and critiqued to highlight the Arab perspectives shaped by the tragic historical events the Arab world has experienced |
| 15 | Final revision |
Start your application