HIST 230 - Model Arab League

Students will be assigned to represent one of the member states of the Arab League. They will study current issues in Middle Eastern politics, economics and society, and concentrate on analyzing the interests and positions of their assigned country. They will then participate in the Michigan Model League of Arab States, a two-day conference at which they will engage in an intercollegiate role-playing exercise, working as a team to represent their assigned country. In the process, they will improve their skills of research, writing, persuasion, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.

Credits: 2
Terms Offered: As Needed