Module ARA1010 for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA1010: Politics and Economy of the Contemporary Middle East
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Module Aims
The module aims to provide you with a general introductory survey of the politics and political economy of the Middle East, covering topics such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, the political dynamics of key states, the politics of Islam, the political economy of oil, and major wars. It will provide you with an understanding of the key themes and issues pertinent to the academic study of the Middle-East region, and will seek to expand your ability to engage critically and analytically with issues facing the Middle-East region in the 21 st century by situating them in historical and theoretical context, forming the basis for your studies in subsequent years.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate an understanding of the major political forces and trends, and of the main characteristics of the political economy, of the contemporary Middle Eastern region and of major states within it; 2. place contemporary political events in social and historical contexts; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. relate political issues and trends to economic, societal, and cultural dynamics, and to comprehend the interplay between these at the domestic, regional and international levels; 4. relate socio-political and socio-economic phenomena at local and international level; |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. synthesize information from various sources into a coherent written argument; 6. demonstrate good oral and written communication skills; and 7. demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team. |