AIE154 - Modern Middle East Politics
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Sally Totman Marshall |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour Class per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
This unit continues the chronology from AIE153 and examines the events that have contributed to the current state of affairs in the Middle East. Starting from the decline of the Ottoman Empire students will explore how the region's borders were shaped and how friction between local, regional and international actors have resulted in the conflicts and dilemmas still playing out today. The unit uses a geographical approach to examine states such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia as well as the future of the region in the context of the Arab Spring, energy security, and Western foreign policy.
Assessment
Simulation, (10% individual and 50% team) 60%, OR Report, 60%
Exam, 40%
Unit Fee Information
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