AIE157 - Introduction to Politics in the Middle East
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour lecture per week 1 x 1-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 1-hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit introduces the Middle East and North Africa region to students by exploring its modern history and place in the world. It covers the birth of new states in the wake of the Ottoman collapse and the role of Islam and religious/ethnic identities. This unit offers a survey of political systems and governance structures in the context of the Cold War and following the collapse of the Soviet Union. This will offer a foundation for students to better understand how the region functions today and an entry point into Middle East politics. No prior study of the Middle East is required.
Unit fee information
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