Undergraduate MAQ-POIX2780-2020
Middle-East Politics
Previously MAQ-POIX278-2019
Familiarise yourself with domestic politics in the Middle East. Build a foundational knowledge of 19th and 20th century regional politics. Appraise Middle East government structures. Use the global post-9/11 environment to contextualise your studies.
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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 27 Jul 2020
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- undertake independent learning and research throughout the semester
- outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the contemporary politics of the Middle East
- outline the geography and contemporary history of the Middle East
- effectively communicate their understanding and analytical ability in both spoken and, particularly, polished written form
- participate and lead, when necessary, in class discussions
- use a wide range of written and digital resources related to Middle East politics
- raise awareness of the importance of a critical approach to the study of the Middle East, in the particular global post 9/11 environment
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- The Middle East: Introduction and Definitions
- The Ottoman legacy and Colonialism
- The Postcolonial States in the Middle East
- Arab Nationalism and The `Arabization' of the Palestinian Question
- The `End of Pan-arabism' and the `remaking' of a regional order
- The politics of religious revival. The `Islamic Revolution' in Iran
- Preparation for essay submission
- Gender Politics
- Political and Economic Reform
- The United States and the Middle East
- Iraq and Iran in the 21st century
- Crises in the Centre of the System: the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and political instability in Lebanon
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Web links
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Online materials
- Resources and Links
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Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- MAQ-PLTX278
- MAQ-POIX278-Middle-East Politics
Others
Students should have studied some politics at 100 level prior to undertaking this subject.
Special requirements
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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.
This subject was previously known as POIX278 Middle East Politics.
The September 11 terrorist attacks focused world attention on the Middle East and its relations with the West. This subject introduces students to the domestic politics of the Middle East, and to the intellectual and ideological currents shaping those politics. The first weeks are devoted to the contemporary history of the region from the late 19th century to the rise of post-colonial states in the area. Broad-ranging theoretical concepts necessary for an understanding of Middle Eastern political processes, and different ways of looking at those processes, are considered. The subject then examines in detail the structure of government and the politics of the region.
Particular attention is paid to the region's ongoing relations with the West and the current 'war against terrorism'; the emergence and future prospects of religious fundamentalism; and the rise of Arab nationalism and Zionism. The Arab-Israeli conflict, the 2003 Iraq War and the impact of globalism are also covered.
- TUT PRESENT (Online Presentation) (10%)
- Online Participation (10%)
- Online Exam (30%)
- Essay (50%)
Textbook information is pending.
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