BMET 23A18 - Social History of Political Ideas in the Arab Orient (XIX-XXth century): a methodological approach
BMET 23A18 · Fall semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Atelier
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 3
Information
Description
This course tackles the major contemporary political ideas that have shaped the Arab world, from the Nahda to Arab nationalism and beyond. It investigates the political movements and forms of social activism that are crucial to understanding the region’s political, economic, social and cultural dynamics and interconnectedness. It adopts a case-study approach, focusing on specific countries as well as on cross-cutting themes such as communism, the New Arab Left, political Islam, feminism, environmentalism, and queer movements.
Assessment
Written exam – in class – based on the material covered during the course – 50% of the final grade
Debate – in class – based on the course material and independent research – 30% of the final grade
Presentation – delivered in class and prepared through independent research – 20% of the final grade
Readings
Main readings 2
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Hourani, Albert. « First Views of Europe », Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age 1798-1939. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 1983, pp. 34-66
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Hourani, Albert. « The Islamic State », Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age 1798-1939. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 1983, pp. 1-24
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18679 | Atelier | Social History of Political Ideas in the Arab Orient (XIX-XXth century): a methodological approach | Maïa TAHIRI | 24 | 3 |
Teachers
- Maïa TAHIRI
In the curricula
- SCIENCES PO UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE, Menton campus, Academic year 2026-2027, Semester 3COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS MENTON
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- BELUSSI Federica