Postgraduate Course: Ideology and Political Practice in the Modern Middle East (IMES11003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Since the age of European colonial rule in the Middle East came to an end around the Second World War, nominally independent nation-states in the Middle East have tried to negotiate the opportunities and challenges of the Cold War, regional conflict and co-operation, underdevelopment, and more recently, globalisation. This course takes up the study of this rich politics through addressing a number of key issues: state-building, pan-Arabism, Islamic revivalism, informal politics, popular protest, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | | 15:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS2)
|
WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | | 15:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS3)
|
WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | | 15:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Enhanced critical understanding of a series of key issues in the politics of the post-1950 Middle East.
Ability to evaluate debates on historical method.
Advanced development of analytical and communicative skills.
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Assessment Information
3000 Word Essay (65%)
1000 Word Minor Assignment (25%)
500 Word Class Presentation (10%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Thomas Pierret
Tel: (0131 6)50 4148
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Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
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