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

Postgraduate Course: Advanced Issues in the Study of the Middle East (IMES11038)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 15/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 19, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Formative Assessment Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 175 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 90 %, Practical Exam 10 %
No Exam Information
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.
Assessment Information
Midterm essay (1500 words): 25%
Written up presentation (500 words): 10%
Final essay (3000 words): 65%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsAISME
Contacts
Course organiserDr Thomas Pierret
Tel: (0131 6)50 4148
Email: Thomas.Pierret@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Nicole Luu
Tel: (0131 6)50 4465
Email: Nicole.Luu@ed.ac.uk
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