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2025 unit information
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Nil
1 x 1-hour lecture per week, 1 x 1-hour seminar per week
1 x 1-hour lecture per week (recordings provided), 1-hour online seminar per week
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
This unit examines some of the most controversial issues in Middle East politics. Each week we examine a different issue of importance to the Middle East, such as human rights, refugees, women’s rights, democracy, the media, terrorism and resource politics. No prior study of the Middle East is required.
Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
Recognise the cultural assumptions they bring to discussion of the Middle East
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO8: Global citizenship
Analyse a diverse range of sources pertaining to the Middle East
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
Develop their understanding of Middle Eastern history and political issues and apply this to analysing modern dilemmas
GLO5: Problem solving
Analyse and Interpret popular media and the way it portrays the Middle East
Articulate their opinion through authentic written communication
GLO2: Communication
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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