ATS3580 · Monash University
The modern Middle East
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
This unit examines the history of the Modern Middle East encompassing both the Arab and the non-Arab worlds. The politics, culture, and development of key countries will be analysed. Regional relationships and conflicts will be examined, including the Gulf Conflict, the Lebanon War, and the Arab-Israel conflict. The implications for wider international politics will also be considered.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Online Quizzes | Quiz / Test | 36% |
| Music Activity | Demonstration | 10% |
| Middle Eastern Cuisine Assignment | Performance | 10% |
| Final In-Class Test | Quiz / Test | 34% |
| Middle Eastern Arts and Design Assignment | Artefact | 10% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |