The Modern Middle East

Subject HIST30015 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 8.5 hours per week: Total time commitment 102 hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of at least 12.5 points of second year history

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

131-066 The Modern Middle East

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Richard Pennell

Contact

Richard Pennell

rpennell@unimelb.edu.au

x45952

Subject Overview:	This subject is a historical survey of the major events, movements and relationships that have participated in the making of the modern Islamic and Arab Middle East since the onset of European penetration and colonialism. The subject enables students to understand the interplay of religion and foreign rule and intervention in shaping the politics and society of the modern Middle East. comprehend the differences between local points of view and those of outside commentators, historians and rulers. and explore the role which historians and the study of history has played in shaping the course of events in the region.
Objectives:	understand the main themes in the development of the central regions of the modern Middle East. understand the interplay of religion and foreign rule and intervention in shaping the politics and society of the region. comprehend the differences between local points of view and those of outside commentators, historians and rulers, and the role in which historians and the study of history have played in helping to shape the course of events in the region.
Assessment:	A 1000-word take-home exam 20% (due mid-semester) a 500-word tutorial journal 10% (due late semster ) and a 2500-word written project 70% (due during examination period). Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	demonstrate critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument. develop research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources. be able to present their findings orally to a class, and produce effective written prose for assessment.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Arabic Studies Major Asian Studies Asian Studies Asian Studies Asian Studies Major Hebrew Hebrew Major History History History History Major Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Major Jewish Studies Jewish Studies Jewish Studies Major

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