Nationalisms in the Middle East
| Module title | Nationalisms in the Middle East |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARAM131 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Jonathan Githens-Mazer (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 15 |
|---|
Module description
This module provides an historical perspective to the development of nationalist movements in the Middle East in the late 19th and 20th centuries and its aim is to emphasise the coexistence of a multiplicity of nationalist discourses both in the political and intellectual fields. After an overview of different approaches to the study of nationalism, you will be exposed to a variety of case studies. In the last section of the module these case studies will be discussed in the light of the role played by history, culture and by various political actors in the definition of new national communities.
Module aims - intentions of the module
By the end of this module, you will:
• have gained an understanding of a variety of political, cultural and ideological dimensions associated to the historical development of nationalist movements in the Middle East;
• be able to appreciate the development of nationalism by evaluating the links between historical change and the transformation of Middle Eastern identities; and
• be able to apply abstract theoretical concepts about sociological and political understanding to concrete case studies, and to discuss how such concepts contribute (or not) to understanding of social and political behaviours.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. understand a variety of political, cultural and ideological dimensions associated to the historical development of nationalist movements in the Middle East
- 2. explain the development of nationalism by evaluating the links between historical change and the transformation of Middle Eastern identities.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. work on primary sources in Middle East studies under tutor guidance
- 4. relate case studies to conceptual and theoretical frameworks in order to foster original and independent thinking.
- 5. demonstrate understanding of historical change from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. undertake effective independent study and group work, including participation in oral discussion
- 7. organise and process data to produce a coherent and argument, both orally and in writing.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
What is a Nation?
Ethnosymbolism and Nationalism
Zionism and Israeli Nationalism
Colonialism and Nationalism
Algerian Nationalism
Modernity and Nationalism
Turkish Nationalism
Religion and Nationalism
Egyptian Nationalism
Iranian Nationalism
War and Nationalism Nationalism
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 126 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 33 | Classroom hours (11x2 hour seminars and 11x1 hour weekly tutorials) |
| Guided independent study | 46 | Preparation and writing of summative essay |
| Guided independent study | 51 | Reading for each class |
| Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparing presentations for each class |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual or group presentations | 10 minutes | 1-7 | Oral feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100 | 4,000 words | 1-7 | Written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (4,000 words) | 1-7 | August / September re-assessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Smith, Anthony D. Nationalism, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford, USA, 2001
I.Gershoni/J-Jankowsi, Rethinking Nationalism in the Arab Middle East, Columbia UP., 1997
M-J.Esman/I.Rabinovic, Ethnicity, Pluralism and the State in the Middle East, Ithaca Press, 1988 Arjomand, S.A. From Nationalism to Revolutionary Islam, SUNY Press, 1984
Vali, Abbas (ed.) Essays on the Origins of Kurdish Nationalism, Costa Mesa, Mazda. 2003 Said, Edward W. The Questions of Palestine, Vintage, 1992.
Rose, Jacqueline, The Question of Zion, Princeton University Press, 2005.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3604
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2005 |
| Last revision date | 29/08/2019 |
