Iran: History, Culture, Politics

Key information

Status
Module not running
Module code
15PNMC405
FHEQ Level
7
Credits
30

Module overview

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

At the end of the module, a student should be able to demonstrate…

  1. the abilitiy to critically assess the historical development of Iranian society, economics and culture within the context of the wider west Asian area.
  2. appreciation for the complexity of the history and cultural make up of Iran.
  3. the ability to analyse Iran in accordance with an interdisciplinary curriculum and a flexible study programme encompassing the full range of historical, cultural and socio-economic aspects of the country in past and present.
  4. knowledge about the religious and politico-cultural influences affecting contemporary Iran and the region(s) the country is embedded in.

Workload

This module will be taught over 22 weeks with a one-hour lecture andone1-hour tutorial per week.

Scope and syllabus

This module will present an interdisciplinary critical overview of the long history of Iran, but with particular focus on key issues in contemporary Iranian society, politics, and culture. For this reason, it draws upon expertise in the Department of the Languages and Cultures of Near and Middle East, of History, Politics, Study of Religions, and Media.  It will be available as a minor option for the MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies, MA Islamic Studies and MA Islamic Societies and Cultures, to which it will provide a unique focus on Iran.

The module will be complemented by language modules at different levels and by modules on literature and cinema.

Method of assessment

  • 50% - Essay, 3,500 words
  • 50% - Essay, 3,500 words
  • The exact assessment deadline dates are published on the relevant module Moodle/BLE page

Suggested reading

  • Abrahamian, Ervand, A History of Iran , Cambridge University Press 2018
  • Adib-Moghaddam, Arshin, What is Iran? , Cambridge University Press 2021

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