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    This document provides an overview of an introductory history course on Lebanon and the Middle East. It outlines the course structure, objectives, assessments, and timeline. The course aims to develop students' knowledge of Lebanon and the Middle East from ancient times to the current situation. It will cover topics like the Phoenicians, Byzantine Empire, rise of Islam, Ottoman rule, World War I, creation of Israel, and Lebanese civil wars through lectures, readings, assignments, and class discussions. The instructor provides contact information and expectations for student preparation and participation.

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    Lecturer: Dr. Maria Njaim E-Mail: Mnjaim@ndu - Edu.lb

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    This document provides an overview of an introductory history course on Lebanon and the Middle East. It outlines the course structure, objectives, assessments, and timeline. The course aims to develop students' knowledge of Lebanon and the Middle East from ancient times to the current situation. It will cover topics like the Phoenicians, Byzantine Empire, rise of Islam, Ottoman rule, World War I, creation of Israel, and Lebanese civil wars through lectures, readings, assignments, and class discussions. The instructor provides contact information and expectations for student preparation and participation.

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    This document provides an overview of an introductory history course on Lebanon and the Middle East. It outlines the course structure, objectives, assessments, and timeline. The course aims to develop students' knowledge of Lebanon and the Middle East from ancient times to the current situation. It will cover topics like the Phoenicians, Byzantine Empire, rise of Islam, Ottoman rule, World War I, creation of Israel, and Lebanese civil wars through lectures, readings, assignments, and class discussions. The instructor provides contact information and expectations for student preparation and participation.

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    HIT211:

    History of
    Lebanon and
    the Middle
    East
    Lecturer: Dr. Maria Njaim
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Hi, students!
    How is everyone
    doing?
    Prepare these
    for the class:
    •Read the course guide
    •Check out the Book and Reading
    List
    •Take note of assignment
    deadlines
    •Attend Lectures
    •Take notes
    •Supplement your academic
    reading with media/quality
    newspapers
    •Try to participate at each lecture!
    Class Rules and Objectives
    •To develop your knowledge of the main
    characteristics and historical heritage that shaped
    Lebanon and the Middle East.
    •The course will familiarize the students with the
    history of Lebanon from ancient times until the
    current situation
    •The course aims to help you understand the current
    political situation in Lebanon through the lens of the
    past.
    Assessments
    Attendance and Participation
    10%

    Final
    30%

    Project
    20%

    Presentation
    15%
    Midterm
    25%
    Prepare these
    for the class:
    A.Introduction
    B.Lebanon and the Middle East in Early History
    C.Byzantine Empire
    D.Coming of Islam + Division
    E.Crusaders
    F.Ottoman Empire (Imara, Qaemakamiya,
    Mutasarifiya)
    G.WWI 1914-1918
    H.Greater Lebanon
    I.National Pact
    J.Creation of Israel
    K.Arab-Israeli Wars
    L.Lebanese Civil War
    M.2005- Onwards
    Lesson for Today
    Timeline
    1. Ancient Times
    -Egypt
    - Assyrians
    -Persian
    -Rome
    -Phoenicians
    2- Byzantine Empire
    3- Coming of Islam
    4- Division of Islam
    -Omayyad (Damascus)
    -Abbasid ( Baghdad)
    -Shiite & Sunni
    5- Crusaders
    Timeline
    6- Ottoman Empire
    -Imara
    -Qaemakamiya
    -Mutasarifiya

    7- WWI
    -Fall of Ottoman Empire
    -Sykes-Picot
    -Balfour Declaration
    Timeline

    8- Greater Lebanon
    9- National Pact
    10- Creation of Israel
    11- Arab-Israeli Wars (1948, 1956,
    1957, 1973, 1979, 1982, 2000, 2006)
    12- Lebanon
    -2005 Revolution
    -2019 Revolution
    Nation State Nationalism

    Worksheet
    Guess the definitions
    Guess the Meaning

    Ideology Political Goals Buffer State

    1 2 3
    GWOT Terrorism Sectarianism

    Worksheet
    Guess the definitions
    Summary of 1
    Course Structure and Objective

    Class
    Timeline
    2

    Definitions
    3
    Thank you for
    participating!
    .

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