Crisis Zone: the International Relations of the Middle East (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Shahram Akbarzadeh
Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the end of their study of this subject, students will have: 1. Deepened their understanding of the relationship between the great powers and Middle Eastern societies. 2. Understood the significance of major events for relations between the Muslim Middle East and the West, primarily the United States. 3. Identified, analysed and evaluated the dynamics of relations between the internal politics of the Middle East and external factors. 4. Gained sufficient information and research skills to formulate their own essay questions. 5. Developed their own views on the prospects of relations between the Muslim Middle East and the United States. 6. Gained a holistic appreciation of international relations and will be in a position to apply that analytical tool to the study of other international relations units. 7. Improved their written skills by producing two well-reasoned and well-documented essays.
Assessment: Class participation: 5% + Short essay (1000 words): 20% + Long essay (2500 words): 55% + Examination (1 hour): 20% + Third year students will be required to demonstrate a high degree of analytical and research skills.
Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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