# HIST 258 — Special Topics in History (AUB)

> HIST 258 Special Topics in History at American University of Beirut. 3 student reviews.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-15

## Facts

- Course code: HIST 258
- Title: Special Topics in History
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: History
- Department: History and Archaeology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (3): George Saliba, Jennifer Lee Swerida, Makram Rabah

## Catalogue description

A term-specific variety of in-depth courses involving a detailed and systematic analysis of a particular topic, region, or nation. Examples of courses offered include Palestine under Mandate, Middle Eastern Monarchies, 1920-1958, Revolution in the Middle East, the Sea in History, Islamic Cities and Urbanism in the Modern Middle East. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

## Quick answers

### What is HIST 258 at AUB?

HIST 258 Special Topics in History is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A term-specific variety of in-depth courses involving a detailed and systematic analysis of a particular topic, region, or nation.

### How many credits is HIST 258?

HIST 258 Special Topics in History is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is HIST 258 hard?

3 AUB students have written about HIST 258 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches HIST 258 at AUB?

Studiety has 3 professors on record for HIST 258: George Saliba, Jennifer Lee Swerida, Makram Rabah. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

## Student reviews

3 of 3 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
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- **2020-04** — interesting course 8 chapters Reading assignments every week ( you can not do them but if you do you don't really need to study for the quizzes) One midterm One final One paper I would honestly recommend it . it gives you a perspective on islam from a history point of view which is really interesting in my opinion

- **2020-04** — Demanding course. A lot of reading is required

- **2020-04** — The course is about revolutions of the middle East. Needs a lot of reading

## See also

- [All History courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/history.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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