2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARAB2030 Modern History of the Middle East

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Fozia Bora
Email: F.G.Bora@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2013/14

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module examines the formation of the modern Middle East, in the context of imperialism, colonialism and nationalism, from the Napoleonic expedition to Egypt in 1798 to the end of the Second World War. The main trajectory we will explore is the move from empires to nation states in the Middle East. Within these contours, we will investigate the history and historiography of imperialism, colonialism and nationalism; the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire; Ottoman reformism; regional nationalisms including Arab, Turkish and Persian nationalisms; colonialism and its impact in North Africa; imperialism in Persia/Iran and local movements; and the impact of World War II on the Middle East

Objectives

To survey major events and themes in the history of the Middle East from the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the end of the First World War.

Skills outcomes
-Using time management efficiently
-Preparing a coherent argument
-Learning the ability to concentrate
-Learning debating skills
-Enhancing self-confidence while speaking and writing

Syllabus

1. The Ottoman Empire, Turkish nationalism and the Republic
2. Colonialism and nationalism in North Africa
3. Imperialism, colonialism and nationalism in the Levant
4. The Mandate system in the Fertile Crescent
5. The making of modern Iran: Qajars and Pahlavis

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	21	1.00	21.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			168.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

preparatory reading for lectures/seminars, completion of coursework as well as preparation for presentations and exams

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Formal written formative feedback on essays
- Informal formative feedback on oral presentations
- Checking attendance throughout the year
- Access to weekly office hours.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,000 words	30.00
Oral Presentation	20 minutes	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/12/2013

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