Advanced Issues in the Study of the Arabic Speaking World (P02485)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P02485

Short Description The course is the core subject-specific preparation for students
who wish to carry out research in the Arabic speaking world. It
will explore the key theoretical, methodological and practical issues involved in carrying out research in the Arabic speaking world,
with the aim of helping students develop their own research ideas. The
course has two key components. The first is the presentation and
discussion of research proposal, which must placed in the context of
wider theoretical, disciplinary, methodological and political issues,
both general and specific to the Arabic speaking world. The second is a close analysis of key texts in the study of the Arabic speaking world
from a range of disciplines. Students must give a presentation in which
they put a key text within the context of wider regional and theoretical
debates, and say how and why it will contribute to their research.
discussion of research proposal, which must placed in the context of
wider theoretical, disciplinary, methodological and political issues,both general and specific to the Arabic speaking world. The second is
a close analysis of key texts in the study of the Arabic speaking world
from a range of disciplines. Students must give a presentation in which
they put a key text within the context of wider regional and theoretical
debates, and say how and why it will contribute to their research.

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 : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Display advanced familiarity with the regional literature onthe Arabic speaking world.
Display an advanced understanding of the ethical and political dimensions of research in the Arabic speaking world.
Subject-specific Skills include the ability to
- Critically evaluate the key theoretical debates surrounding research in the Arabic speaking world.
- Display advanced awareness of the relationship between
different disciplinary approaches to the Arabic speaking
world.
- Display practical familiarity in the implications of a range of research methods in the context of research in the Arabic speaking world