Undergraduate Course: Modern Middle Eastern History 1b (IMES08013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures | 
College | College of Humanities and Social Science | 
 
| Course type | Standard | 
Availability | Available to all students | 
 
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) | 
Credits | 20 | 
 
| Home subject area | Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies | 
Other subject area | None | 
   
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Taught in Gaelic? | No | 
 
| Course description | This course is an introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of the Middle East from 1952-present. It covers the coming to independence of national-states in the region after the Second World War and examines subsequent challenges and transformations, from nationalism, statism and socialism to neoliberal globalization. | 
 
 
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements |  None | 
 
| Additional Costs |  None | 
 
 
Information for Visiting Students 
| Pre-requisites | None | 
 
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes | 
 
 
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes 
1) Basic understanding of Middle Eastern history 1952-present 
 
2) Enhanced ability to pose meaningful historical questions and to critically evaluate them. 
 
3) Improved skills in research and written and oral presentation. | 
 
 
Assessment Information 
One 2-hour exam (55%) 
One essay of 2,000 words (30%) 
One mid-semester test (10%) 
Tutorial participation (5%) |  
 
Special Arrangements 
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Additional Information 
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Contacts 
| Course organiser | Dr Anthony Gorman 
Tel: (0131 6)50 4183 
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Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen 
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182 
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