IR5534
Contemporary Gulf Politics in a Changing Global Context
2024-2025
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module examines contemporary Gulf politics in a broader global context. Drawing on international historical sociology, the module investigates various instances, through which Gulf politics is socially connected to the international arena, and by which the internationality of Gulf politics is represented. Beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries of International Relations, the module relies on different bodies of literature on historiography, sociology, political economy, and social anthropology. It aims to offer a historically and sociologically informed understanding of contemporary Gulf socio-political development from the early phase of capitalist formation onwards. Previous experience of studying politics and international relations of the Middle East will be beneficial but not essential.
Weekly contact: 2-hour weekly seminar (x 11 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 288
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment: Exam = 100%
Module coordinator: Dr H Lai
Module teaching staff: Dr Hsinyen Lai
Module coordinator email hl89@st-andrews.ac.uk