We offer a Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies specialisation to give you an introductory understanding of the area that is also a pathway to a Masters degree in the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Middle Eastern and Central Asian specialisation, students will have developed the skills and knowledge to:- critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
- relate a field of study in the arts, humanities or social sciences to its wider cultural and societal context;
- critically evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to complex problems; and
- communicate and debate complex issues both orally and in writing, using a variety of media.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB6102 | Introductory Arabic A | 6 |
| ARAB6103 | Introductory Arabic B | 6 |
| ARAB6501 | Intermediate Arabic A | 6 |
| ARAB6502 | Intermediate Arabic B | 6 |
| ARAB6503 | Advanced Arabic A | 6 |
| ARAB6504 | Advanced Arabic B | 6 |
| ARAB6505 | Introductory Course to Arabic Linguistics | 6 |
| ARAB6506 | Research Project (Arabic) | 6 |
| ARAB6507 | Introductory Course to Arabic Literature | 6 |
| ARAB6508 | Special Topics in Arabic | 6 |
| ARAB6509 | Directed Study Project (Arabic) | 6 |
| MEAS6504 | Turkish Politics and Foreign Policy | 6 |
| MEAS8010 | Turkish History: Ottoman State to Modern Turkey | 6 |
| MEAS8100 | Oil Religion Politics and Conflict in the Middle East | 6 |
| MEAS8102 | Islamic Radicalism | 6 |
| MEAS8103 | Central Asia in Regional and Global Perspectives | 6 |
| MEAS8105 | Special Topic in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies | 6 |
| MEAS8108 | Issues of Development in the Middle East | 6 |
| MEAS8109 | Energy and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus | 6 |
| MEAS8111 | Islam, the West and International Terrorism | 6 |
| MEAS8112 | Dynamics of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | 6 |
| MEAS8113 | The Gulf Strategic Environment | 6 |
| MEAS8114 | Geopolitics of Central Asia | 6 |
| MEAS8115 | Islam in World Politics | 6 |
| MEAS8116 | Islam and Democracy | 6 |
| MEAS8117 | Islam in Central Asia | 6 |
| MEAS8118 | Islam in Australia | 6 |
| MEAS8119 | Islam In Turkey | 6 |
| MEAS8120 | Islam, Faith and Community | 6 |
| MEAS8121 | Approaches to the Study of Modern Muslim Societies | 6 |
| MEAS8122 | Shiite Islam in World Politics | 6 |
| MEAS8123 | Special Topic in Modern Islam | 6 |
| PERS6001 | Introductory Persian A | 6 |
| PERS6002 | Introductory Persian B | 6 |
| PERS6004 | Intermediate Persian B | 6 |
| PERS6005 | Advanced Persian A | 6 |
| PERS6006 | Advanced Persian B | 6 |
| PERS 8003: Intermediate Persian A | ||
| TURK6001 | Elementary Turkish A | 6 |
| TURK6002 | Elementary Turkish B | 6 |
| TURK6503 | Intermediate Turkish A | 6 |
| TURK6504 | Intermediate Turkish B | 6 |