Key Issues in Middle East Studies

About this programme

This relation will emerge through contemporary debates connected with Middle East studies, with particular focus on methodological discussions that hold relevance to societal and ethical issues outside the academia. We will debate issues such as identity, nationalism, sectarianism, gender and patriarchy, authoritarianism and democracy. The purpose is to enable the students to reflect upon their own positionality and the positionality of other actors and observers when dealing with issues linked to the representations of the Middle East in our society. Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. The language of instruction is English. Attendance at all teaching sessions is obligatory. Course infromation, details and literature list for Autumn 26 can be found in the learning platform Canvas. The course is examined on the basis of a written essay assignment. The examination will be in English. Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Eastern and North Africa's Languages and Cultures? To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing