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Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description The course introduces students to the complex relations surrounding Islam and politics. The course will explore the nature of political regimes in the Arab world and introduce students to the current debates about the absence of democracy in the region. In this context, there will be an in-depth analysis of the role of political Islam and the movements associated with it. Finally, the course will deal with the international environment and its influence on the domestic and external politics of the Arab world. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse the reasons for the emergence and success of radical political movements. 2. Demonstrate how domestic and international factors explain the political and economic structures of arab countries. 3. Evaluate the policy-making strategies of external actors. 4. Compare and contrast how different Arab regimes remain in power. 5. To critically assess the role of religion in politics. 6. To exchange ideas and defend akward points of view. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities IntroductionOverview of the course. Islam in a westerne dominated world. Political regimes in the Arab world. Islamic Response to the Modern World. Islam and Liberal Democracy. Democratisation processes in the Middle East and North Africa. Political Islam and radicalism - Part I - History and Beliefs. Political Islam and radicalism - Part II - Actors Political Islam and radicalism - Part III - Relations with the West. Political Islam and radicalims - Part IV - Prospects for the future. September 11th - Causes and Consequences. Islam and the West: democracy by imposition or democracy by contagion? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
MAIS | MA in Intercultural Studies |
MDEV | MA in Development |
MIR | MA in International Relations |
MISC | MA in International Security & Conflict |
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