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School of Global Studies

The Middle East in Global Order (952M1)

The Middle East in Global Order

Module 952M1

Module details for 2024/25.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Familiarity with the basic theoretical, conceptual, and normative issues involved in the study of the modern poltics and history of the Middle East.

Sensitivity to historical, political and cultural specificities of the Middle East and their interactive development within the wider context of international relations.

Articulating theoretically-informed, historically-grounded, and empirically-supported arguments on the main aspects of modern Middle Eastern politics and society.

Acquiring a sound knowledge of the historical and international dimensions of the contemporary social and (geo)political structures and processes in the Middle East.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (5000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00100.00%
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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Spring SemesterWorkshop3 hours11111111111

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