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The Middle East and Global Politics - POLS5160
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://politics-ir.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the dynamics of the Middle East and the impact of the region on the broader framework of international politics. Provides the background needed to understand the patterns of relationships between the states of the Middle East and the nature of the systems of government in the region. Topics include the impact of oil on regional security, the origins of and motives for terrorism in the Middle East, the role of organisations such as Hizballah and Hamas and the impact of United States policies on the region.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should have:
  • An appreciation of the cultural and political diversity and complexity of the Middle East
  • An understanding of the dynamics driving developments throughout the region
  • An appreciation of the region's place in the international system.

Assessment

  • Major essay (3500 words) - 55%
  • Seminar presentation - 15%
  • Mid-semester test - 30%

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