College of Social Sciences and International Studies
The History and Political Development of Iraq
Module ARA3136 for 2016/7
Module ARA3136 for 2016/7
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3136: The History and Political Development of Iraq
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Aims
The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the modern history and politics of one of the most critical state actors in Middle East politics. The module aims to generate among students an appreciation of how social, economic, political, and international forces have met in Iraq, culminating in the contemporary post-2003 situation. The module aims to make students familiar with the latest scholarship on Iraq, and engage with actual actors who will be invited to selected lectures.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate understanding of Iraq's historical development; 2. Assess and analyze Iraq's internal political and social structures; 3. Demonstrate comprehension of Iraq's position in the region; 4. Analyze and assess Iraq's economy; 5. Examine Saddam Hussein's emergence and rule, the Gulf wars, the international sanctions, and the 'regime change'; 6. Apply and discuss theories of state-building, nationalism, political economy, and democratic transition. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 7. Discuss and analyze historical material; 8. Critically evaluate the forces of state and nation formation; 9. Embrace a multi-disciplinary approach in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of a particular country; 10. Undertake a study from a multi-disciplinary perspective; 11. Employ visual aids in project work. |
Personal and Key Skills | 12. Demonstrate skills in time management; 13. Demonstrate skills in using information technology; 14. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills; 15. Demonstrate abilities to work effectively in study groups with limited guidance; 16. Demonstrate skills to plan and produce course-work to a deadline. |