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MH5101 Themes in Middle Eastern History

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is intended to introduce students to themes and debates in Middle Eastern history. The module will look at methodological problems, questions of historiography, including source analysis, the construction of narratives and contemporary debates. There will also be opportunities to address key concepts and ideas including but not limited to the idea of the state, state-society relations, religion, identity, and ideologies/nationalism. Coursework will reflect the particular interests of the students and case studies will be drawn from their regional and historical concentrations.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New coursework: 6,000-word essay

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A M Ansari
Module coordinator email aa51@st-andrews.ac.uk