Militær og samfund i Mellemøsten (aktuelt emne) (F26)
Kursusindhold
Militaries in the Middle East do far more than engage in armed conflict; they often serve as pivotal institutions that mobilize populations, shape political leadership, and construct collective identities. Historically, armies have acted as key agents of modernization and social change, whether through compulsory conscription that brings citizens from diverse backgrounds into contact, or through the central role of high-ranking officers who transition into political leadership.
This course explores the complex relationship between militaries and societies across the Middle East. Drawing on interdisciplinary readings—political science, sociology, history, anthropology, gender studies, and security studies—students will examine how militaries have influenced state formation, regime stability, national identity, social hierarchies, and regional geopolitics. Case studies include Egypt, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Turkey, Iran, the Gulf states, and other relevant contexts. Students will engage with historical legacies (e.g., colonial armies, post-independence military roles), contemporary security dynamics (e.g., civil wars, counterinsurgency), and the interplay of military institutions with issues such as religion, nationalism, paramilitary and militant actors and socioeconomic development.
Military and Society in the Middle East (Topic of Current Interest in the Middle East
Mellemøstens Sprog og Samfund
BATV2019 ”Aktuelt emne i Mellemøstens samfund og politik” Eksamenskode: (HMØB10091E)
KATV2019 ”Frit emne 2”
Eksamenskode: (HMØK13001E)
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Exam code: (HMØB10091E)
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
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Academic targets
At the examination, the student can demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding of
a current topic in the recent history of Middle Eastern countries.
the historical, social and political context that forms the background for the current topic.
Skills in
explaining the chosen current topic with a comparative perspective to different Middle Eastern countries
describing an academic research theme and discussing it systematically in relation to the current topic
using correct terminology and concepts in an analysis of historical, political and social phenomena
reflecting on the substance of the topic chosen as well as its different and/or comparable developments in Middle Eastern countries.
Competencies in
structuring an assignment and communicating it in accordance with academic requirements and standards
forming an overview of and communicating one’s own knowledge of a general issue based on a comparative analysis.
Syllabus
The examiner compiles a syllabus of 1,000-1,200 standard pages.
Teaching and working methods
Class instruction with active student participation.
Exam provisions
Form of exam: Take-home assignment on set subject.
Scope: 11-15 standard pages. The students have 7 days to complete their paper.
Assessment: Internal exam with a single examiner with assessment based on the 7-point grading scale.
Regulations for group exams: The exam can only be taken individually.
Exam language(s): Danish or English.
Permitted exam aids: All.
Make-up exam/resit: Conducted in the same manner as the ordinary exam.
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Kursusinformation
- Undervisningssprog
- Dansk
- Kursusnummer
- HMØK0107FU
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Niveau
- Bachelor
Bachelor tilvalgKandidat tilvalg
- Varighed
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1 semester
- Placering
- Forår
- Studienævn
- Studienævnet for Tværkulturelle og Regionale Studier
Udbydende institut
- Institut for Tværkulturelle og regionale studier
Udbydende fakultet
- Det Humanistiske Fakultet
Kursusansvarlig
- Liora Sion (9-77747a7d6c7e747a794b738078397680396f76)
Underviser
Joakim Parslow joakim.parslow@hum.ku.dk
Fanar Haddad fanar.haddad@hum.ku.dk
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