AIE255 - Critical Issues in Middle East Politics

Unit details

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online), CBD*

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Mat Hardy
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

Scheduled learning activities - campus: 1 x 1.5 hour class per week and 1 x
1 hour seminar in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Scheduled learning activities - cloud: 1 x 1.5 hour class per week
(recordings provided) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
and 11 (recordings provided for those who cannot attend live seminar)

Note:

*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery

Content

This unit examines some of the most controversial issues in Middle East politics. Each week we examine a different issue of importance to the Middle East, such as human rights, refugees, women’s rights, democracy, the media, terrorism and resource politics. No prior study of the Middle East is required.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Recognise the cultural assumptions they bring to discussion of the Middle East

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO2

Analyse a diverse range of sources pertaining to the Middle East

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Develop their understanding of Middle Eastern history and political issues and apply this to analysing modern dilemmas

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Analyse and Interpret popular media and the way it portrays the Middle East

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Articulate their opinion through authentic written and oral communication

GLO2: Communication

ULO6

Develop an empathy for the inhabitants of the Middle East and the political dilemmas they live with

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1 (Individual and/or Group) - Simulation OR Report 3000 words
or equivalent
Simulation 60%
(10% individual and 50% group) OR Report 60%
Weeks 8 and 9 OR Week 9
Assessment 2 - Reading and Writing Exercise 2 hours 40% Examination period

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 the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIE255 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.

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