2022 Fall
GEOG C55 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Near Eastern Studies C26/Geography C55
Introduction to Central Asia
Sanjyot Mehendale
Aug 24, 2022 - Dec 09, 2022
Tu, Th
11:00 am - 12:29 pm
Class #:26028
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Geography
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
-1
Enrolled: 25
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 24
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Also offered as:
MELC C26
Hours & Workload
6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
WED, DECEMBER 14TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
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Course Catalog Description
This course will introduce the student not only to ancient and modern Central Asia, but also to the role played by the region in the shaping of the history of neighboring regions and regimes. The course will outline the history, languages, ethnicities, religions, and archaeology of the region and will acquaint the student with the historical foundations of some of the political, social and economic challenges for contemporary post-Soviet Central Asian republics.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for NE STUD C26 after completing GEOG 55, or NE STUD 26. A deficient grade in NE STUD C26 may be removed by taking NE STUD 26.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets International Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None