IR5501 Core in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

Tuesday 2-5pm

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Module coordinator

Prof F J Fawn

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Module description

This module focuses on major themes in the study of international security and applies them to the study of the Middle East and Central Asia. These addressed may include war and political violence, nationalism and ethnic conflict, arms control and nuclear proliferation, democratisation and theories of globalisation as they impact on the region (e.g. clash of civilisations).

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination =100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2- to 3-hour seminar.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Acquire analytical tooks to grasp reginal security issues
  • apply analtical tools to comprative empirical analyisis of the regions
  • acquire experience in empirial research on the regions including literature searches
  • acquire experience in writing and oral communication about reginal security issues
  • acquire tools and experience to conduct research and analysis resulting in written papers, reports and a dissertation