International Relations of the Middle East (PZK_141)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the Middle East international relations course is to introduce students to the main historical events of the international relations of the Middle East region in the 20th century and their connection with the present day. The events discussed in the course will be considered in the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of international relations, which will give students an understanding of the place of the Middle East region in modern international relations research, and will also allow them to apply the knowledge gained in other courses in the analysis of the actions of the countries of the region in the international system. At the same time, students will also be introduced to research concepts of the international relations of the Third World and post-colonial countries - "omnibalancing", "regime security", "Arab Street", etc. They will supplement the Western perspective on international relations discussed earlier in the study and will allow a better understanding of the aspects of the foreign policy formation of Middle Eastern countries.
Prerequisites
No specific knowledge of the Middle East is required.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the course, students will have knowledge that will allow them to identify the main events of international relations in the Middle East of the 20th century and understand their impact on the situation in the region today. The student should also be able to identify the main international players involved in the region (USA, Russia, China, EU, etc.) and their foreign policy interests. Will be understood the peculiarities of the Middle East regional system and its influence on national decision-making processes.
Within the framework of the course, students' critical thinking skills and the ability to process a large amount of information are developed.
In the context of simulation games, debating, teamwork and consensus-seeking skills will also be developed, which can be useful both in work in public administration and international institutions, as well as in the private sector.
Students will be able to navigate the main theoretical concepts of international relations in the Middle East and will be able to apply them both in the analysis of the political processes of the region and also in the research of international relations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations - European Studies, SE | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Toms Rātfelders |
