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International Relations of the Middle East

Undergraduate | MAQ-POIX3220 | 2023

Previously MAQ-POIX322

Explore the international politics and regional relations that shaped the Middle East this past century. Attempt to identify the issues at root in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Cover the impact the Cold War and the War on Terror has had on the region.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

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International Relations of the Middle East

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:

    1. undertake independent learning and research throughout the semester
    2. outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the international relations of the Middle East
    3. outline the contemporary international relations of the Middle East
    4. raise awareness of the importance of a critical approach to the study of the international relations Middle East
    5. effectively communicate your understanding and analytical ability in both spoken and, particularly, polished written form


Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PLTX322 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-POIX322 (Not currently available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) PLTX322, POL322, POL321, POIX322
Pre-requisite: 130cp at 1000 level or above OR (20cp in POL or POIR or POIX units at 2000 level).
NCCW (2020 and onwards) POIR3220 International Relations of the Middle East

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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