Inside the MEM. New Dynamics of the Middle East Mediterranean region
People
Kepel G.
Course director
Assistant
Description
This is an elective course, which due to the interdisciplinary connections of the topics explored, is aimed at third-year Bachelors and Masters students. It is recommended for students interested in international relations and geopolitical configurations, and in particular for students of the Masters in Public Management and Policy (PMP), International Economics and Politics (MEPIN), Tourism, Economic Policy (MEP), Philosophy, and Media Management. The course forms also an introduction to the topics to be addressed in the Summer Summit 2019.
The course analyses current geopolitical configurations and conflicts in the Middle East Mediterranean region. Over the last ten years, there has been a transition from the universal enthusiasm for democracy manifested by the “Arab Spring” and “Revolution 2.0” to the affirmation of Salafism together with a return to authoritarianism and civil war. Current developments will be seen in the context of history of North Africa and the Middle East region, from the beginnings of post-colonial era, the decline of nationalism and the ascent of Islamism. Attention will also be given to the international context and the conflict between lesser and major powers present in a region that is perpetually changing as well as the impact of fluctuations of the price of oil on the equilibrium of the region. Consideration will also be given to the impact of these revolutions: increase in flows of migrants and refugees as well as the dissemination of Jihadism on Europe.
Didactic Approach
Professor Gilles Kepel will give lectures twice a month, on the dates below. The Thursday lectures will be delivered ex-cathedra, while those given on Fridays will take the form of seminars which will include presentations by students. Prof. Kepel will give also five public lectures in French, on Thursday evenings.
Exam Modalities
The exam will be oral. Students will make a presentation in class and a paper that counts (30%) of the final grade.
References
Gilles Kepel, Sortir du chaos. Les crises en Méditerranée et au Moyen-Orient, Gallimard, Paris, 2018 (those who are not familiar with French will be provided with an alternative text). At the beginning of the course, a detailed bibliography will be given.
Schedule
FREBRUARY 2019
Thursday 21 February
Students: 15.00 -16.30
Public lecture: 18.30 - 20.00
Friday 22 February
Students: 10.00 -12.30
MARCH 2019
Thursday 7 March
Students: 15.00 - 16.30
Public lecture: 8.30 - 20.00
Friday 8 March
Students: 10.00 -12.30
Thursday 28 March
Students: 15.00 - 16.30
Public lecture: 18.30
Friday 29 March
Students: 10.00 - 12.30
APRIL 2019
Thursday 11 April
Students: 15.00 - 16.30
Public lecture: 18.30
Friday 12 April
Students: 10.00-12.30
MAY 2019
Thursday 9 May
Students: 15.00-16.30
Public lecture: 18.30
Friday 10 May
Students: 10.00-12.30
Thursday 23 May
Students: 15.00-16.30
Friday 24 May
Students: 10.00-12.30
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language, Literature and Culture, Elective course, Elective Courses, 3rd year
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Elective course, Elective course, 3rd year
- Bachelor of Science in Communication, Elective course, Elective Courses, 3rd year
- Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Elective course, Elective Courses, 3rd year
- Master of Arts in Economics and Communication in International Tourism (ECO), Elective course, Elective Courses, 2nd year
- Master of Arts in Economics and Communication in Public Management and Policy, Elective course, Fundamental knowledges, 2nd year
- Master of Science in Communication in Media Management, Elective course, Elective Courses, 2nd year
- Master of Science in Economics in Economia e Politiche Internazionali, Elective course, Elective Courses, 2nd year
