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ARAB2290 Modern Middle Eastern History

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Fozia Bora
Email: f.g.bora@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARAB2310Modern Middle Eastern History

This module is approved as a discovery module

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.

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 Second World War.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students are expected to have reached a high level of competence in the following in their study of Modern Middle Eastern history:
- formulating a research question
- carrying out research using peer-reviewed scholarly materials
- using footnotes/in-text references and compiling a bibliography
- writing a well-structured essay offering a convincing argument, in clear, well-expressed English
- presenting your research orally to a live, interactive audience
- collaborating with your learning colleagues on a research question

Skills outcomes
Source analysis
Synthesising modern and historical interpretations of events
Examining historical texts against contexts


Syllabus

1. Theories of Imperialism and Nationalism
2. The Ottoman Empire, Turkish nationalism and the Republic
3. Colonialism and nationalism in North Africa


Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture171.0017.00
Seminar71.007.00
Private study hours126.00
Total Contact hours24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

126 hours of private study include reading of relevant texts and preparation for lectures, seminars, students' presentations and written assignments.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored using the following methods:
- Written / oral assignments
- Designated feedback sessions (one per semester)
- Student questionnaires
- Personal tutee appointments
- Tutor advice and feedback hours.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay1500 word essay50.00
Oral PresentationStudent Presentation - Biweekly Seminars20.00
Essay600 word Review Essay30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

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: 26/04/2017

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