IR247 THE SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
| Course Code: | 3140247 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. EBRU BOYAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to examine the international and inter-regional relations of the Middle East through the prism of social history and, focusing on global themes such as urbanization, decolonisation and nation-building, to consider the internal dynamics of Middle Eastern societies and the impact on them of extra-regional factors.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to examine the international and inter-regional relations of the Middle East through the prism of social history and, focusing on global themes such as urbanization, poverty and consumption, to consider the internal dynamics of Middle Eastern societies and the impact on them of extra-regional factors. The course will cover the period from the late eighteenth century to the early 1980s. The themes will be examined using specific case studies from selected countries and comparisons will be made between the experiences of different countries in the region. The students will be provided with primary material in translation and films made by Middle Eastern film makers will be shown.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To communicate in oral and written ways. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution