Same as History 334O, Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 26), and Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic 26). Examine the history of the Levant, a region that includes Syria, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 366T, History 334O, Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 26), Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic: Levant: Colonial/Coexistence), 343 (Topic 26). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.