AIE154 - Modern Middle East Politics
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 2 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 examines the events that have contributed to the current state of affairs in the Middle East. Starting from the end of World War II this unit 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
Assessment 1 (Individual and Group) - Simulation (10% individual and 50% team)- 60% OR Report - 60%
Examination (2 hours) - 40%
Unit Fee Information
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