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Course Description
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Course Name
Middle East Politics
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3.75 - 4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The politics of the Middle East have rarely played as significant a role in international affairs as they do
today. This module introduces students to the emergence of the modern Middle East and key concepts, theories
and themes in the political life of the region. The first part of the module addresses broad historical
background, including the emergence and consolidation of the modern state-system in the Middle East. The second
part of the module examines a number of contemporary issues including political economy, gender and the public
sphere, political Islam and the Arab-Israeli conflict. The module concludes with an engagement with the impact
of external actors on the Middle East and the implications of recent changes in the politics of the region.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.