2020年度

＜概要/Course Content Summary＞

This course aims firstly to provide participants with an introduction to the political history of the modern Middle East and the complex social, political and economic challenges that are facing the region today. In particular our inquiry will focus on the multiple challenges to human security posed by the processes of change that have been sweeping across the MENA region, known variously as the Arab Spring, Awakenings, Revolts or Uprisings. We will explore the diverse histories and circumstances of each of the states in which the pro-democracy/civil resistance protests originally broke out or broke down, and seek also to identify commonalities. Using a media analysis approach, we will also then interpret issues as the occur in real time in key states of the Middle East. Therefore the course will be conducted with a mixed lecture/seminar-style approach, to allow for students’ participation in weekly media analysis.　
The course will also scrutinize the Palestine Question, which is often said to be at the heart of relational tensions throughout the region and on the wider global stage. 　
Finally, we will turn our attention toward the Japanese perspective. The Japanese governmental position toward and engagement with the nation-states of Western Asia will be clarified, in order to open the dialogue towards a common future. The contribution of Japanese NGOs to the region will also be highlighted.　

＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞

At the conclusion of this course, students will have arrived at:　
- an understanding of the historical, social and political processes that have shaped the contemporary Middle East　
- a more in-depth knowledge of current critical developments in the countries of the Arab pro-democracy uprisings, particularly as they affect human security 　
- an increased awareness of current issues and crises in the MENA region, and an enhanced critical capacity to analyze media discourse about the region　

＜授業計画/Schedule＞

Course Requirements and Assignments　
a) Attendance, Readings and Participation: 　
You are required to attend the lectures and have an attendance record of at least 80%. You are responsible for completing the readings (course readings and press hand-outs) for the day they are assigned and come to class prepared to discuss them. You are expected to actively participate in group discussions. 　
b) Weekly media analysis (rotating short group presentation). You will be required to form working groups to present on key Middle East events in real time each week (only one group will present in any given week, so dependent on enrollment numbers, a group may take part in this activity only a couple of times a semester). Presentation time for your group will be no more than 15 minutes.　
c) Final Paper: 　
At the end of the course you are required to submit a short research paper, again on one of the themes of the course. The paper should be submitted to the instructor by email; deadlines will be announced in class and are dependent on grade submission dates.

＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞

Classroom Policies　
1. Since discussion is an essential part of this course please come to class prepared and on time. Do not enter the classroom if you are late more than 15 minutes.　
2. Let me know if you have an emergency and will not be able to come to class.　
3. Please turn off your mobile phones. It is inappropriate to go outside to make calls or to send or read text messages during class.　
4. No sleeping in class. 　
5. Plagiarism and Cheating: 　
Doshisha University does not tolerate plagiarism, cheating, or helping others to cheat. These actions will result in an automatic F in the course. Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting the work of others (whether published or not) as your own. It may be inadvertent or intentional. Any facts, statistics, quotations, or paraphrasing of any information that is not common knowledge, should be cited. 　
For more information on paper writing, including how to avoid plagiarism and how to use citations, there are many resources to help you in the Library. Please speak with the Librarian.

＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞   成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment

＜テキスト/Textbook＞

*The instructor may use Google Drive for distribution of materials and a hotlist of websites, blogs and online journals will also be disseminated.　
*A full list of materials will be given or indicated in the first session.　
　
Suggested optional reading to dip into, from any of the above and the titles below, will be available on the reserve shelf in the ILA office:　
Ibrahim Fraihat, Unfinished Revolutions: Yemen, Libya, and Tunisia after the Arab Spring. ISBN:0300215630 / 978-0300215632. First edition 2016: Yale University Press. 　
Marwa Shalaby, Valentine M. Moghadam (Editors), Empowering Women after the Arab Spring. ISBN: 1137567929 / 978-1137567925. First edition, 2016: Palgrave Macmillan.　
Patrick Cockburn, The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East. ISBN:1784784494/ 978-1784784492. First edition, 2016: Verso.　
Madawi Al-Rasheed, Salman's Legacy: The Dilemmas of a New Era in Saudi Arabia. ISBN: 978-0190901745. Oxford University Press, 2018.　
Bessma Momani, Eid Mohamed (Editors), Egypt beyond Tahrir Square. ISBN: 0253023106 / 978-0253023100. Reprint, 2016: Indiana University Press.　
Gilbert Achcar, Morbid Symptoms: Relapse in the Arab Uprising. ISBN: 978-0863561832 /0863561837.　
First edition, 2016: Saqi Books.

＜参考文献/Reference Book＞

＜備考/Remarks＞

INSTRUCTOR: E Tina Ottman　
EMAIL:eottman@mail.doshisha.ac.jp　
Note: This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions. 　
This course will be conducted online using synchronous instruction with Zoom and supplemented by course material on Google Drive and Teams. Students are asked to turn their cameras on as we are a cooperative learning community.