MH5101 Themes in Middle Eastern History

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

40

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof A M Ansari

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

New coursework: 6,000-word essay

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar.