# PSPA 256 — Politics in Lebanon (AUB)

> PSPA 256 Politics in Lebanon at American University of Beirut. 1 student review · 2 shared files.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-17

## Facts

- Course code: PSPA 256
- Title: Politics in Lebanon
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Political Studies and Public Administration
- Department: Political Studies and Public Administration
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Jamil Mouawad

## Catalogue description

An overview of Lebanese politics in Mount Lebanon from the mid-nineteenth century to the formation of the Republic of Lebanon. This course deals with the origins, evolution, and workings of the confessional system with emphasis on the period after independence, from the civil war to the present. In addition, it focuses on the main political and social movements that marked Lebanese politics.

## Quick answers

### What is PSPA 256 at AUB?

PSPA 256 Politics in Lebanon is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. An overview of Lebanese politics in Mount Lebanon from the mid-nineteenth century to the formation of the Republic of Lebanon.

### How many credits is PSPA 256?

PSPA 256 Politics in Lebanon is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is PSPA 256 hard?

1 AUB student has written about PSPA 256 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches PSPA 256 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for PSPA 256: Jamil Mouawad. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for PSPA 256?

Yes — 2 files for PSPA 256 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Midterm
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Shared course material

2 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabi: 2 (most recent from 2018)

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2021-11** — This course will change your perspective on Lebanese politics. BRILLIANT professor, not demanding, highly recommended

## See also

- [All Political Studies and Public Administration courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/political-studies-and-public-administration.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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