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Modern Middle Eastern History 1 (U02122)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02122

This course is an introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of the Middle East from 1800-present. The first semester, covers the precolonial Ottoman empire, colonial rule and the rise of nationalism until national independence after the Second World War. The second semester, covers 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 : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	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 1800-present

2) Enhanced ability to pose meaningful historical questions and to critically evaluate them.

3) Improved skills in research and written and oral presentation.