Is PSC371 hard at UB?

Based on 8 student ratings, PSC371 is demanding (difficulty 60/100). Grade accessibility is very low (0/100), meaning earning a high grade can be difficult.

How many hours per week is PSC371?

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

What is the grading like in PSC371?

Grade accessibility for PSC371 is rated 0/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: D: 100%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Is attendance mandatory for PSC371?

Attendance importance is rated 100/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

What type of assignments does PSC371 have?

PSC371 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Its difficulty score is 60/100, which reads as demanding.

PSC 3713 credits

PSC 371: Middle Eastern Politics

8 public student ratings, updated Oct 2026 · no written reviews yet

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From the catalog: The Middle East and North African (MENA) region has experienced decades of dictatorships, civil war, and underdevelopment; yet at the same time, this region has seen some of the world’s largest wealth and prosperity. This course will examine the potential explanations of these themes and of various factors that help students better understand and critically analyze the MENA region. These themes include the development of the state and stability of authoritarian regimes, the role of religion and secularism in politics, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, terrorism and war, oil, and popular movements to challenge the state of affairs.
Ratings across the web: 4.4 out of 5 stars4.4from 8 ratings
Department: Political Science

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Professors who have taught PSC 371

Fait Muedini
Mehwish Sarwari

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