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MH5113 State and Society in the Pre-Modern Middle East

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module introduces postgraduate students to debates about development of states and societies in the pre-modern Middle East from Late Antiquity to the eve of the modern period. Topics covered include Byzantium, medieval Armennia, the Caliphate, the Seljuq Empire, the Fatimid dynasty, and the Ottomans and Safavid empires. The course examines the state formation in the Middle East and interaction between religion, politics and society in the region.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 385

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A C S Peacock
Module teaching staff: Prof A Peacock