Politics of the Contemporary Middle East University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
This course provides an overview of politics of the contemporary Middle East. We will examine the major political developments in the region from the Ottoman period to the present, including the impact of the West, democratic deficit and religious movement, various nationalism and related conflicts, and more. We will consider a number of different aspects of domestic politics and the ways in which a variety of factors such as oil, persistent authoritarianism and foreign intervention has affected it. We will also explore the refugee issue which is a significant strain on the area.
Learning Achievement
イスラームの教義や歴史に関する基礎知識を習得するとともに、中東地域をめぐる様々な事象を読み解き、新たに遭遇した事例についても自ら考察できるような視座を身につけることを目標とする。
Competence
1. 汎用コンピテンス:批判的・創造的思考力、広い視野と国際性。 2. 専門コンピテンス:国際学(国際関係)の理解、国際学(国際関係)についての分析能力。
Course prerequisites
特になし。
Grading Philosophy
小テスト(20%)と期末レポート(80%)によって評価する。
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
SATO Marie
Other information
授業内のディスカッションへの積極的な参加を期待します。
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university