PI364: Middle East in Global Politics
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Course facts
- Credits
- 3 (3-0-6)
- Usually taken in
- Year 2 to 3
- Prerequisite
- Recommended term
Not fixed in the recommended plan
- Recorded history
Recorded as taught in semester 1 of 2026/27
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- Instructor
From the Faculty of Political Science staff directory. Teaching assignments can vary by term.
Course description
This course explores development and theoretical debates on the Middle East in a context of regional and international politics. It introduces historical trajectory of the Middle East and relations among states within the region. It aims to bring attention to the analysis of current events relevant to the Middle East such as the Arab-Israeli relations, the Arab League and the Middle East regionalism, the origin and consequences of the 2011 Arab uprising.
How it's assessed
For Semester 1, 2026/27
| Final exam | 40% |
|---|---|
| Term paper and presentation | 40% |
| Class participation | 10% |
| Assignments | 10% |
Attendance: Arriving 15 minutes late counts as late, and two lates count as one absence. Four absences bar you from the final exam.
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