CVSP 112 Final, Fall 2007

American University of Beirut School of Arts and Sciences Beirut-Lebanon CVSP 112 Final Exam Fall 2008 Dr Hayat Bualuan I- Comment briefly on THREE of the following focusing on their significance in Contemporary Arab society (10-15 lines)( 30 points) A- Modernity b- Secularism c- Democracy d- Neo-Patriarchy e- Fundamentalism II- Write a well developed essay on ONE of the following questions (70 points) a- "Arab identity is therefore developed to the extent that it manifests itself Through a sense of belonging and a diversity of affiliations. Arab identity Relies, as well, on a shared culture and its variations. Arabs also recognize A shared place in history and common experiences. Similarly, social Formations and shared economic interests have helped to shape Arab Identity. And, finally, Arab identity is shaped by specific, shared External challenges and conflicts." H.Barakat, The Arab World Explain and analyze this quotation in the context of H. Barakat's thinking. Do you agree with Barakat's ideas and why? b- What are, according to Amin Maalouf the problems confronting the Arabs in the contemporary age and what are the solutions he proposes ? Would H. Sharabi , in your opinion, agree with Amin Maalouf and why?