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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate Course: Middle Eastern Politics (IMES10006)

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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description A semester-long undergraduate honours course on the politics of the Middle East since 1945.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Modern Middle Eastern History: Emergence and Encounters (IMES08038) OR Modern Middle Eastern History A: Domestic Transformation and International Challenges (IMES08036) OR Modern Middle Eastern History B: Postwar Independence and Conflict (IMES08037)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Room G/2, ground floor, 19 George Square
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Room G/2, ground floor, 19 George Square
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
-enhanced critical understanding of the politics of the Middle East since 1945
-developed ability to evaluate methods used in this field by historians and political scientists
-acquisition of appropriate skills in analysis and communication
Assessment Information
one 2,500 word essay (30%)
one 3 hour exam (55%)
class participation (15%)

Visiting student variant assessment
two 2,500 word essays
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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