This minor integrates the study of Middle Eastern and Central Asian contemporary politics, history, international relations, culture, political economy, business, and the religion of Islam within the broader framework of the changing global order.
Courses concentrate on selected themes concerning political and social change, economic modernisation and regional security against the backdrop of sectarian, ethnolinguistic and ideological diversity, as well as outside interference and geopolitical rivalry.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a good understanding of the social, political and economic structures and traditions of the Middle East and Central Asia;
- describe critically contemporary and historical relationships between Middle East and Central Asian states;
- demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary political and social trends in the Middle East and Central Asia;
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from the completion of the following course(s):
MEAS1001 - Introduction to the Modern Middle East (6 units)
MEAS1002 - Islam: History and Institutions (6 units)
12 units from the completion of the following course(s):
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
BUSI2024 Dynamics of Business in the Middle East
MEAS2000 Iran: History, Politics and Culture
MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security
MEAS2003 Modern Turkey: History, Society and Culture
MEAS2004 Turkish Politics and Foreign Policy
MEAS2005 Gender and Culture in Iran and the Middle East
MEAS2006 Gallipoli: A Transnational History
MEAS2105 The Political Economy of the Middle East
MEAS3003 Critical Perspectives on Arabic culture
MEAS3004 Iran in World Politics
MEAS3005 Modern Iraq: State, Politics and Society
MEAS3006 Turkish History: Ottoman State to Modern Turkey
MEAS3007 Syria in the Levant: State, Society, and the Current Turmoil
POLS2069 Politics in Russia
POLS3070 Politics in Central Asia
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MEAS1001 | Introduction to the Modern Middle East | 6 |
| MEAS1002 | Islam: History and Institutions | 6 |
| BUSI2024 | Dynamics of Business in the Middle East | 6 |
| MEAS2000 | Iran: History, Politics and Culture | 6 |
| MEAS2001 | New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security | 6 |
| MEAS 2002: Turkish History | ||
| MEAS2003 | Modern Turkey: History, Society and Culture | 6 |
| MEAS2105 | The Political Economy of the Middle East | 6 |
| MEAS 2108: Gallipoli | ||
| POLS2031 | Politics in the Middle East | 6 |
| POLS2069 | Politics in Russia | 6 |
| POLS 2070: Politics in Central Asia |
