AIE357 - Democracy, Diplomacy and Human Rights in the Middle East
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Commencing 2026 Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Andrew Thomas |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1-hour lecture per week, 1 x 1-hour seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1-hour lecture per week, 1 x 1-hour seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment: | 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. |
Content
The ongoing struggle in the Middle East and North Africa for democracy and human rights is a significant focus of international relations scholarship and policy. This unit focuses on the tension between global and bilateral efforts to shape the region for the benefit of its inhabitants versus the benefit of the international order and other interests. Students will gain an understanding of how foreign policy is formulated in and about the region, the different forces at play on governments and individuals when pursuing emancipation, and the politics of humanitarian intervention. No prior study of the Middle East is required.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Recognise the cultural assumptions they bring to discussion on humanitarian and democratic issues | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Analyse a diverse range of sources pertaining to foreign policy in the Middle East | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Develop their understanding of political issues behind pro-democracy and humanitarian movements | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Analyse and interpret policy documentation and understand the barriers to effective policy | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Articulate their opinion through authentic written communication | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2400 words or equivalent | 60% | Week 6 |
| Take Home Exam | 1600 words | 40% | Week 11 |
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.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for AIE357 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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