Postgraduate Course: Advanced Issues in the Study of the Middle East (IMES11038)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course is a core subject-specific preparation for students who wish to carry out research on the Middle East. It will explore some of the tensions between area studies and the disciplines and introduce key paradigms and approaches to the study of the region, with the aim of helping students develop their own research frameworks. Sessions will include presentations from other academic staff as well as student-led discussions on pre-assigned readings.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
a)Critically evaluate the key theoretical debates surrounding research on the Middle East.
b)Display advanced awareness of the relationship between different disciplinary approaches to the Middle East.
c)Display practical familiarity with the implications of a range of research methods in the context of research on the Middle East.
d)Formulate a theoretically informed plan for research on the Middle East.
e)Display an advanced understanding of the political dimensions of research on the Middle East.
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Assessment Information
Midterm essay (1500 words): 35%
Final essay (2500 words): 65% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Anthony Gorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4183
Email: Anthony.Gorman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Sophie Lowry
Tel: (0131 6)50 6814
Email: sophie.lowry@ed.ac.uk |
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