Do you want to know what it means for Trump to reject the Iran deal? Do you want to understand the Syrian crisis? Do you want to know where the Middle East could go next? Then join this class, as we understand the Middle East through the history and politics of two regional powers, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Have you created art? Have you looked at art? Now let me ask: Do you think you have created art? Do you think you have looked at art? Let's journey in the realm of art, and explore a question that has kept philosophers, artists, and mathematicians awake. We will look at art; we will read art, and then discuss art.

Do you like coffee? Do you like music? Yes? Let's look at both of them. We will do this by tracing their journey within the Ottoman Empire, and discussing how they came to influence our lives today. We will do this through a couple of ways: Food, music, and art. Turkish delight will be served in class.

Have you thought about happiness? Have you thought about happiness in terms of success? Have you thought what success might mean? We will look at happiness through different forms -- art, music, and short readings. We will approach the topic through Eastern as well as Western philosophy.