? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02120

This course is an introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of the Middle East from 1800-1952. It covers the precolonial Ottoman empire, colonial rule and the rise of nationalism until national independence in the aftermath of the Second World War.

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Costs : Course guide £3

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 22/09/2008 16:10 17:00 Lecture Theatre B, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Tuesday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Thursday 16:10 17:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials

1) Basic understanding of Middle Eastern history 1800-1952

2) Enhanced ability to pose meaningful historical questions and to critically evaluate them.

3) Improved skills in research and written and oral presentation.

One 2-hour exam (55%)
One essay of 2,000 words (30%)
One mid-semester test (10%)
Tutorial Participation (10%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel : (0131 6)50 4182
Email : Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Anthony Gorman
Tel : (0131 6)50 4183
Email : Anthony.Gorman@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/