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Middle-East Politics

Undergraduate | MAQ-POIX2780 | 2020

Previously MAQ-POIX278

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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.

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

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Middle-East Politics

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. undertake independent learning and research throughout the semester
    2. outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the contemporary politics of the Middle East
    3. outline the geography and contemporary history of the Middle East
    4. effectively communicate their understanding and analytical ability in both spoken and, particularly, polished written form
    5. participate and lead, when necessary, in class discussions
    6. use a wide range of written and digital resources related to Middle East politics
    7. raise awareness of the importance of a critical approach to the study of the Middle East, in the particular global post 9/11 environment

Entry requirements

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-PLTX278 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-POIX278-Middle-East Politics (no longer available)

Others

Students should have studied some politics at 100 level prior to undertaking this subject.

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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.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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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

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