HS 354 - Modern Iran Between Monarchy, Democracy, and Theocracy

(3.00 cr.)

Examines the modern history of Iran. The course is divided into four parts beginning with the rise of the Qajar dynasty in the late eighteenth century, the pro-Western secular monarchy of the Pahlavi Dynasty from 1925-1979, the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's relations with the West and its role as a regional power within the Middle East. The central themes examined in the course include the beginning of modernization in Iran, impact of European hegemony and great power politics on Iran's internal development and foreign policies, Western efforts to control Iran's oil revenue, factors that led to the Iranian Revolution of 1979, and internal political dynamics and foreign policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran vis-à-vis the West and the greater Middle East.

Prerequisite: HS 100 .
Recommended Prerequisite: One HS 200-level course.
Restrictions: Open to students with catalogue year 2022-2023 or beyond.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies