Ideology and Political Practice in the Modern Middle East (P00342)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00342

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

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	14:00	14:50	Room G.02, 16-20 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

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.