How can we understand the emergence of the modern state in the Middle East and Africa? What implications do contemporary ideologies such as nationalism and Islamism have for this type of state? In what way is it affected by the domestic socio-cultural reality that usually arises as a product of clan and ethnic communities' pursuit of political power? What type of economic regime or/and distribution model characterizes the modern state in the Middle East and Africa? In what way is the modern state in the Middle East and Africa challenged by democratic movements and popular demand for political change? In order to understand the contemporary state's raison d'être in these geopolitical areas and regions, we not only need to use a number of specific theoretical tools, but also make clear demarcations with relevance to the various political forces that affect the state and its institutions both nationally and internationally .
State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East
7.5 creditsState Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2024, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Autumn 2024
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-46507
Period
202439 - 202443
Number of Places
20
Specific requirements
- Political Science or other relevant main field of study, 30 ECTS credits, basic course, with at least 22.5 ECTS credits passed or equivalent.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish.
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
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Albin Algotson, studierektor
Viktoria Boiardt, studievägledare
Anna Lång, administratör
State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2025
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-46507
Period
202509 - 202513
Number of Places
20
Specific requirements
- Political Science or other relevant main field of study, 30 ECTS credits, basic course, with at least 22.5 ECTS credits passed or equivalent.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish.
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.