AIE153 - Historical Foundations of the Middle East
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Sally Totman Marshall |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour Class per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | 1 x 2 hour Class per week (recordings provided) |
Content
This unit explores the broad history of the Middle East from ancient times until the 20th century. It starts with an examination of how popular culture and in particular Hollywood films influence the way we view the region. The unit will then provide a history of the region and how this unique part of the world has generated political and religious clashes over the centuries. This background will provide students with the basis for a much better understanding of how the region functions today. No prior study of the Middle East is required.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) – Quiz - 10%
Assessment 2 (Individual) – Essay - 50%
Assessment 3 (Individual) - Examination (2 hours) - 40%
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