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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description The course introduces students to the complexity of the politics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In particular, the course will explore three major themes. First, it will examine the modern social and political history of the Middle East and North Africa with a particular focus on state formation, the politics of political change and popular mass mobilizations. Secondly, following on from previous discussions, the course will examine the major political ideologies that have developed along the regional history and in connection with transnational intellectual networks. Thirdly, the course will deal with the international politics of the region with a specific focus on Israel and Palestine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain political events and phenomena in the region 2. Understand the role and functions of authoritarian structures of governance 3. Understand political Islam and contrast different types of it 4. Apply key concepts and theories of political science to the Middle East and North Africa. 5. Analyse regional events in the context of theories of international politics 6. To exchange ideas and defend akward points of view. 7. Examine major concepts and puzzles that exist in Middle East and North Africa international politics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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