HIST4140 · History

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Benjamin Braude

Associate Professor, History Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.4
Course: 3.2

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Benjamin Braude

Associate Professor, History Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.4
Course: 3.2

About this course

Fulfills the LAMA Requirement for History Majors Through the last eighty years the Middle East has been the site of many wars and conflicts. More recently it has become the most important source of the world's energy. This combination of strife and economic power has made it a vital and sensitive area for the entire globe.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 3.62 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.33 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.29 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.09 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3.5 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for HIST4140. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	2.9	3.1
Spring 2024	1	3.7	3.6
Spring 2023	1	3.5	3.5
Fall 2020	1	2.9	3.3