Special Topic in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

6 unitsIn PersonNot offered

Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

This course provides students with the opportunity, through various combinations of lectures, seminars, readings and written research and analysis, to complete intensive study in one or more topics relating to Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies.

Learning outcomes

1understand one or more complex issues relevant to Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies;
2analyse those issues using relevant theories and advanced research methods;
3formulate sophisticated responses to those issues; and,
4communicate those issues and responses persuasively in writing and/or orally.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Essay, 4000-5000 words

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

50%

Final examination, 3 hours

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

40%

Class participation

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

10%

Study expectations

Study information

130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of seminars over 12 weeks; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information Special Topic in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies - ANU

Texts and reading

There are no prescribed texts for this course

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: MEAS
Subject name: Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies
Academic career: PGRD
School: Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies
College: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Convener: Not listed
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Course basis; $4,500
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Course basis; $6,660
Student Contribution Band Code 14: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 14

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

Arab and Islamic StudiesMiddle East StudiesLanguage Studies