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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Module Code LG574
School School of Law & Government

Online Module Resources

NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

The course introduces students to the politics of one of the most volatile regions of the globe. The course will explore the nature of political regimes in the Arab world and introduce students to the current debates about the authoritarianism and 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, including an analysis of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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.
7. Examine the main characteristics of the Arab-Israeli conflict



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study224No Description
Total Workload: 248

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Frederic Volpi: 0, Political Islam: A Critical Reader,
  • Gilles Kepel: 0, Jihad. The Trail of Political Islam,
  • Ellen Lust: 0, The Middle East,
  • Ilan Pappe: 0, A History of Modern Palestine: One Land, two Peoples,
  • Sylvain Cypel: 0, Walled: Israeli Society at an Impasse,
Other Resources

None
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