COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MÜGE AKNUR

Offered to

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the learners to the domestic politics of the Middle East. It will focus on a variety of themes including the strategic significance of the region, colonial rule, post-colonial state formation in
the region, and pan-Arabism (Arab-Israeli Conflict), rise of political Islam, political economy and political liberalization and the recent Arab Spring in the region.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Beverley Milton-Edwards, Contemporary Politics in the Middle East (Cambridge: Polity Press, 2000),
2. Najib Ghadbian, Democratization and Islamist Challenge in the Arab World, (Boulder: Westview Press, 1992)
3. David S. Sorenson, An Introduction to the Modern Middle East (Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 2008)
4. William Ochsenwald and Sydney Nettleton Fisher, The Middle East, A History, (Boston: McGraw Hill, 2004)
5. Rex Brynen, BahgatKorany and Paul Noble, Political Liberalization and Democratization in the Arab World: Theoretical Perspectives, (Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 1995)
6. Monter Palmer, The Politics of the Middle East, (Belmont, CA: Thomson, Wadsworth, 2007)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Individual or Group Work (Writing and presenting a paper)
3. Exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Percentage of the Term Paper is divided as follows:
5 percent for the proposal
15 percent for the presentation
15 percent for the paper

Assessment Criteria

1. Demonstrate understanding of historical background of the region though paying attention to colonial period.
2. Evaluate the outcomes of impact of the Arab-Israeli conflicts, religion, economy and political liberalization on current politics in the region.
3. Participate a group work or individual work in analyzing the impact of religion, economy, and political liberalization on current politics in the region.
4. Demonstrate high communication skills in writing and presenting a report.
5. Acquire the skills to use library and internet resources independently.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 % of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class discussions and group presentations are compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

muge.aknur@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes