| Course Name |
(中) 伊斯蘭與中東安全研究(6097) |
| (Eng.) Islam and Middle Eastern Security Studies |
| Offering Dept |
Graduate Institute of International Politics |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
TSUI, CHIN-KUEI |
| Department |
International Master Program in Asia and China Studies/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course is divided into three sections. The first section aims to provide an overview of the Middle East. By studying the readings selected, students are expected to have a basic understanding of Islam and the Greater Middle East, both theoretically and historically. Besides, the three mainstream IR theories—namely, realism, liberalism, and constructivism—broadly utilized by regional analysts and IR scholars are particularly introduced and discussed. The second section discusses issues related to identity politics, and securitization. Readings selected illustrate that material interests and social and cultural factors co-shape politics and security in the Middle East. Lastly, key issues noted by intellectuals and policy practitioners are discussed in the third section, including, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the so-called Arab Spring, IS and Islamic extremism, the current humanitarian crisis occurred in Syria, and the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
Helping students to build a basic understanding of Islam and Middle Eastern security
Introducing the approaches to Middle East studies
Knowing the key issues and present situation in the Middle East |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course Orientation:
Islam and the Middle East: History, Religion, and Culture |
| Week 2 |
IR Theories and the Middle East |
| Week 3 |
The Middle East and the Modern State System |
| Week 4 |
The Middle East and the Cold War |
| Week 5 |
The Politics of Identity in Middle East International Relations |
| Week 6 |
The Arab-Israeli Conflict |
| Week 7 |
The Arab Spring |
| Week 8 |
Self-Directed Learning: Group Discussions |
| Week 9 |
Mid-Term Exam |
| Week 10 |
The US-Led War in Afghanistan |
| Week 11 |
The US-Led War in Iraq |
| Week 12 |
IS and Terrorism |
| Week 13 |
Civil War in Syria and the Refugee Crisis |
| Week 14 |
Iran and the Shia Crescent |
| Week 15 |
US-Saudi Foreign Relations Under the Shadow of the Ukraine War |
| Week 16 |
The Arab-Israeli Normalization |
| Week 17 |
Self-Directed Learning: Writing Essays and Literature Review |
| Week 18 |
Final Exam |
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| Evaluation |
Class Participation：30%
Oral Presentation：30%
Final Essay：40% |
| Textbook & other References |
Fawcett, L. (2016). International Relations of the Middle East (4th Edition). Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press.
Hinnebusch, R. (2015). The International Politics of the Middle East (2nd Edition). Manchester, U.K.: Manchester University Press. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| Please see ‘Course Content’ and ‘Weekly Schedule’ which are outlined in syllabus. |
| Office Hours |
TBA
Students must make an appointment with the lecturer.
Email: cktsui@nchu.edu.tw |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| include experience courses：N |
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