AIE153 - Historical Foundations of the Middle East

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
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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