Foreign Policy of the Gulf Countries - JTM576

• Title: Foreign Policy of the Gulf Countries
• Czech title: Zahraniční politika zemí v Perském zálivu
• Guaranteed by: Department of European Studies (23-KZS)
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Actual: from 2024 to 2024
• Semester: summer
• E-Credits: 6
• Examination process: summer s.:
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:1/1, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: unlimited / unknown (15)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: Mgr. Petr Buriánek
• Teacher(s): Mgr. Petr Buriánek

Annotation

Lecturer: Mgr. Petr Buriánek, M.A.
Email: [e-mail]

Classes: Tuesdays 18:30 - 19:50
Room: #B328, Jinonice Campus

Office Hours: Consultations will be available only by prior arrangement via email.

Course Description:
This course aims to introduce students to key concepts in international relations while exploring the political landscape of the Persian/Arabian Gulf region. Students will critically examine GCC relations and the role of Gulf States in regional and global affairs. The goals are to familiarize students with the region's unique political challenges and historical context, develop analytical skills for assessing foreign policy, and enhance the ability to discuss current Middle Eastern issues from various theoretical perspectives. Students will also work on composing a research paper that addresses a critical issue in the Gulf region, and by the end of the course, should be equipped to evaluate and articulate the complexities of Gulf politics both orally and in writing.

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (03.02.2025)

Aim of the course

This course is designed to enhance students’ analytical skills so that they are able to effectively:

• Identify various challenges facing the Gulf region in historical and contemporary contexts;
• Evaluate the development and conduct of the politics of the Gulf through a critical lens.

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (03.02.2025)

Course completion requirements

• 91% a více        => A
• 81-90%             => B
• 71-80%             => C
• 61-70%             => D
• 51-60%             => E
• 0-50%               => F

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (03.02.2025)

Literature

For assigned readings, please check the course syllabus.

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (17.02.2025)

Teaching methods

Classes and Seminars

In-person seminars based on student presentations with subsequent discussions, as well as discussions on assigned readings and ongoing assignments.

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (15.02.2025)

Syllabus

The syllabus for this course will be finalized during the first seminar, in consultation with the students, to ensure it better reflects their interests.

Last update: Buriánek Petr, Mgr. (15.02.2025)