MO3385 Modern Iran from 1834-1941: Enlightenment, Nationalism & Revolution

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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 9

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

TBC

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Module coordinator

Prof A M Ansari

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Module Staff

Professor Ali Ansari

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Module description

This module looks at developments in Iranian history from the 19th century to the present with particular reference to the impact of the West. The module will assess the various attempts at reform and the consequences of revolution in a country which is proving to be a major regional and international actor in the 21st century. The module will look at the way in which imperial decline has been managed with a view to reversing an restoring Iran's fortunes as a Great Power. Particular attention will be given to political development, the growth of the modern state and the emergence of nationalism and political Islam.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE MO3327

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.