Universität Wien

140276 SE The Arab World: Security and Political Perspectives (2019S)

auf lokaler, nationaler und internationaler Ebene im MENA Raum

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.03. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 19.03. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 26.03. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 02.04. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 09.04. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 30.04. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 07.05. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 14.05. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 21.05. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 28.05. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 04.06. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 18.06. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 25.06. 17:30 - 19:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar will focus on various security-related topics relevant to the wider MENA region. The topics will cover a broad spectrum of contemporary issues, ranging from regional conflicts, including proxy wars, religious/ethnic tensions and jihadism/terrorism, over the analysis of authoritarian actors to the influence of resource-shortages, climate change and new media. These aspects will be combined with country-specific case studies of Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Somalia amongst others.

Students will be required to prepare individual presentations in accordance with the provided weekly readings, and discuss their findings and opinions. During the first session, students are welcome to propose relevant individual topics for their presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in the seminar based on the provided readings, the presentation and the term paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

English language skills are required. Arabic language skills are an asset.

Examination topics

Grades are based on the term paper, presentation and participation during the seminar.

Reading list

Readings will be provided online.

Association in the course directory

WM-5

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:34