Undergraduate Course: Modern Middle Eastern History B: Postwar Independence and Conflict (IMES08037)
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 |
20 |
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 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
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 |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | Modern Middle Eastern History Lecture | 1-11 | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | Modern Middle Eastern History Lecture | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | Modern Middle Eastern History Lecture | 1-11 | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional 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. |
Assessment Information
One 2-hour exam (55%)
One essay of 2,000 words (30%)
One mid-semester test (10%)
Tutorial participation (5%) |
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 |
Mrs Anne Budo
Tel: (0131 6)50 3674
Email: a.budo@ed.ac.uk |
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