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POIR8430 – The Middle East in Global Politics
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jumana Bayeh
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MIntRel or PGDipIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MSecStrategicStudMCrim or MSecStrategicStudMIntell or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism or MIntellMCrim or MIntellMCyberSec or MIntellMCTerrorism or MCTerrorismMCrim or MTransInterMIntRel or GradCertIntRel or GradDipIntRel or MSecStrategicStud or MCrim or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MIntPubDip or MPPPMIntRel
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will introduce students to the key questions in the area of the Middle East in global politics, or as Professor Fred Halliday has put it, the Middle East in International Relations. Students will learn about globalisation and neoliberalism, Political Islam, democratisation and the crisis of government legitimacy across the region. Students will also examine the legacies of the Ottoman Era, Colonialism, the Cold War and the “War on Terror” on the shaping of the modern relations of the Middle East at both the regional and the international levels. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Develop and apply independent learning and research skills throughout the semester
- ULO2: Outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the international relations of the Middle East.
- ULO3: Demonstrate a capacity to communicate, both verbally and in written form, ideas during in class and online discussions.
- ULO4: Evaluate and critically engage with a wide range of written and digital resources related to Middle East politics and international relations theory.
- ULO5: Recognise the importance of undertaking a critically engaged approach to the study of the Middle East.
General Assessment Information
New Late penalty statement: Please update your unit guides
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 50% | No | 20:00, 13/10/2021 |
| Reflective Journal | 50% | No | 20:00, 1/09/2021 and 20:00, 27/10/2021 |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 20:00, 13/10/2021
Weighting: 50%
Write an essay of 2500 words. Choose one essay question provided by the Convenor. Students are expected to utilise the required readings in the unit and independent research.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop and apply independent learning and research skills throughout the semester
- Outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the international relations of the Middle East.
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate, both verbally and in written form, ideas during in class and online discussions.
- Evaluate and critically engage with a wide range of written and digital resources related to Middle East politics and international relations theory.
- Recognise the importance of undertaking a critically engaged approach to the study of the Middle East.
Reflective Journal
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 20:00, 1/09/2021 and 20:00, 27/10/2021
Weighting: 50%
Students are to keep a weekly journal where they reflect on the readings and the topic for the week.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop and apply independent learning and research skills throughout the semester
- Outline and critically evaluate theoretical debates related to the international relations of the Middle East.
- Evaluate and critically engage with a wide range of written and digital resources related to Middle East politics and international relations theory.
- Recognise the importance of undertaking a critically engaged approach to the study of the Middle East.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery: This unit has a 1 hour lecture per week that all students are expected to attend or listen to via echo. There is also one 2 hour seminar per week that each student must also attend.
Resources: The study guide in iLearn contains a list of resources for you to consult. Other resources will be made available on iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
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Results
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook