Sample Class: ‘Examining the Middle East & North Africa—the Good, Bad, & Ugly’

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Originally published on December 2, 2020

Schar School of Policy and Government Assistant Professor Heba F. El-Shazli has personally witnessed many landmark events in her native Middle East, as well as in Europe. The winner of the school’s 2016 Outstanding Teacher Award, El-Shazli takes students on a journey through time—from ancient history to the future—in her Middle East and North Africa (MENA) class. 

El-Shazli recently presented a 90-minute sample class that examines all aspects of the politics, culture, and history of these historically important regions.

Schar School fact: Did you know U.S. News & World Report ranked the school No. 2 in the world for security studies in 2019.