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The Middle East: The Reality Behind the News (11655)

Title:	The Middle East: The Reality Behind the News
Form of teaching:	full-time
Language of instruction:	English
Programme profile:	The aim of this course is to delve into current developments in the Middle East region and explore the social and political forces that shape the region, and which often lie under current events as seen on the media. This course will analyze recent developments in the region, explore how they affect – and are affected by – other global events. The course will be built around analysis of specific countries and exploring the connections between events in them. The classes will be based on a mix of lectures, open debate, and analysis. No prior knowledge is required, but some awareness of recent developments will help give students context. General interest in current events will be helpful for class discussions. List of Lectures: 1. Introduction – overview - the Middle East security situation today 2. Libya – from civil war to civil war? 3. Egypt – the fallen giant? 4. Syria – from order to chaos to (new) order? 5. Turkey, Saudia, Iran – the new rivalry? 6. Israel – villa in the jungle? 7. Conclusion: what does the future hold? The course will be taught in English (participants are expected to have at least a B2 level of English). Podmínky úspěšného zakončení kurzu: minimálně 50% prezenční účast
Study branch:	The MIddle East: The Reality Behind the News
Programme schedule and content plan:	pátek 11:00-12:20
Admission requirements for applicants:	Kurz je určen zájemcům, kteří dosáhli důchodového věku. Tato podmínka neplatí pro držitele průkazu ZTP a válečné veterány.

Course requirements and qualification acquired

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Programme graduation requirements:	other
Certification:	Osvědčení o absolvování programu
Number of credits:	bez kreditů
Information about the final certification exam:

Guarantor and venue

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Programme guarantor:	Ariel Reichard, Ph.D.
Programme guaranteeing unit:	Department of Security Studies
Unit in charge of implementation:	Department of Security Studies
Venue:	U Kříže 8, Praha 5-Jinonice

Dates and duration

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Will open in the academic year:	2025/2026
Start:	winter semester
Programme duration (in semesters/short-time programme):	1
Span:	14 hours
Specification of programme length:	7x 2 vyučovací hodiny/semestr

Fees and financing
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Fee: 500 Kč / course

Application

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Application delivery address:	elektronicky přes Studijní informační systém
Contact person:	Mgr. Denisa Šmejkalová
E-mail address:	denisa.smejkalova@fsv.cuni.cz
Phone number:	222 112 237
Submission deadline for applications:	12.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
No verification of admission requirements:

Further information
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Web page: https://fsv.cuni.cz/uchazeci/celozivotni-vzdelavani/univerzita-3-veku