This course examines the historical development of the Middle East from the rise of the Ottoman Empire to its decline, and later from colonial rule to national independences. It covers the Arab World, Turkey and Iran and follows four main general themes: Reform, Colonialism, Nationalism and Revolution. The course is divided into two main sections which are organised chronologically and thematically. The first part of the course deals with the formation of the Ottoman Empire, its expansion, and the rise of Safavids in Persia. It then covers the reform movements in the Ottoman and Persian (Qajar) Empires, the influence of Europe and the political and social upheaval brought about by the outbreak of revolutions in the early 20th century. Indigenous responses to European penetration and indigenous reform are analysed through an understanding of revolutionary movements, and the rise of nationalism. The second part of the course examines the emergence of states in the Arab World, the British French accords and declarations, the question of Palestine and the Zionist activism and the debates around Secularism vs. Islam.

Code
HI1016
Name
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST II
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
HI (History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
GE110
CAMS ID
4344
Last update with CAMS
to familiarise with major themes in the modern history of the region
to understand the transition from imperial structures to nation states, and the role played by European colonial intervention in the process
to examine state/society relations in order to understand historical change from the perspective of indigenous actors
to understand historical processes from a continuity/change perspective particularly in the political, social and cultural fields
to engage with the cultural/political context within which historical literature was produced.
Term Code Name
Spring 2021 HI1016 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST II