Undergraduate Course: Modern Middle Eastern History 1 (IMES08014)
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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
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
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Course Guide £3 |
Course Delivery Information
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. |
Assessment Information
Examination: two 2 hour exams (55%)
Coursework:
two essays of 2000 words (30%)
two mid-semester tests (10%)
tutorial participation (5%)
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Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Anthony Gorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4183
Email: Anthony.Gorman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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