Middle Eastern and North African Politics and Economy
The course offers an introduction to the political and economic landscape of the Middle East and North Africa and addresses the potential for democratization and economic development in the region.
The course deals with both the politics and economy of the region, as well as earlier research and central theories on the subject.
The course will give an overview of the region’s economies. We will move from the oil-rich Gulf countries to impoverished states. Focus is on economic development and reform in modern time, industrialization, diversification, strategic rents, political reforms and international pressure. Emphasis is put on the various development strategies that the countries of the region have undergone in modern times.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Lectures and seminars
Course details and resources
The course details, lecture planning and literature list for Fall 24 can be found in the learning platform Athena closer to the start of the semester.
Please note that only registered students have access to downloadable resourses such as PDF documents.Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a smaller number of written essay assignment.
Examiner
Elena Chiti
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Eastern and North Africa's Languages and Cultures?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.se
Director of Studies:
Martin Säfström
Phone: 08-16 29 43
