Modern Middle Eastern History 1b (U02121)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02121

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

? Costs : Course guide £3

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

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

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	16:10	17:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton 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

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.