Surveys the period following the fall of the Ottoman Empire up until the modern era.
The course highlights the economic, political and ideological developments that explain the development of the Middle East in general, and the UAE in particular.
History
All history courses address topics and questions applicable to contemporary problems and concerns, from a variety of global perspectives, including: the origins of war and peace; the development of capitalism and its alternatives; the making and unmaking of socioeconomic, racial, and gender inequality; processes of environmental change and efforts at conservation and sustainability; changing understandings of the body and approaches to public health and medicine; the dynamism and complexity of cities; the innovation and spatial and temporal travel of novel ideas, designs, and artistic and literary forms; and more.
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College of History
The American College of Dubai is centrally located in Garhoud, Dubai, making it a very convenient option set in the heart of the city. Our faculty are highly experienced and we have been delivering excellent educational standards for over 20 years. Our campus includes lecture halls, a separate library building with study areas, a major computer centre and related resource rooms, as well as a small clinic staffed by a resident nurse. Student activity areas include outdoor sports facilities such as a football field as well as basketball and volleyball courts. There is also a games hall beside the cafeteria as well as a dedicated activities area.
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