| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 7 | POLS453 | MIDDLE EAST POLITICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Familiarizing students with social and political phenomena
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Course Content
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This course will focus primarily in the Arab world, Iran, Turkey and Israel, and on Afghanistan s recent policies. The political developments and dynamics of these countries will be examined. These discussions will continue on four main axes: (1) the Arab-Israeli dilemma, oil and Islam; (2) regional disputes; (3) conflicts of power; (4) and the results of the sum of these variables in the region.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Case Studies: Examining key events and conflicts in the Middle East through case studies.
Seminars and Group Discussions: Students will engage in group discussions on the political issues of the Middle East.
Film Screenings and Documentaries: Watching films and documentaries about events in the Middle East, followed by discussions.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Understanding the historical, cultural, and political structure of the Middle East. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction and History of the Middle East:
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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