IR5520
International Relations of the Modern Middle East
2017-2018
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module examines the arena of Middle East international relations by looking at the formation of the Middle East regional system, its special characteristics, and the impact on it of the global system. It also looks at the foreign policy process inside Middle East states through a comparative case study approach, including studies of the Arab oil monarchies (such as Saudi Arabia), the Arab authoritarian republics (Egypt, Syria and Iraq), Israel, Iran and Turkey. Finally the patterns of regional conflict and order which result from state behaviour are examined.
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take IR5217
Weekly contact: 1 lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar.
Scheduled learning hours: 0
Guided independent study hours: 0
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%