The course has an interdisciplinary nature to provide a general picture of conditions in the region. In order to better understand today's society the course gives an overview of the historical development and economic, social and political conditions technical development and future needs as well as Swedish opportunities to participate and contribute to development in for example Iraq.
AE1704 Middle East and North Africa - A Possible Future Market 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AE1704 (Spring 2010–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE1704 (Spring 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The likelihood that you will continue to work internationally is great and this means that you as an engineer will work in an environment very different from the Swedish. To succeed you must master the technical aspects in addition to the cultural dimensions at work in an international environment. A good basis for a future job abroad, you get by joining the following course.
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The course aims to inspire and to give a broad introduction to the Middle East in view of a future Swedish participation in the reconstruction processes.
After the course the participants will be able to:
Describe how historical, political, economic and social structures enhance or prevents a positive development both nationally and regionally in the MENA region.
Describe globalization's role in the development process and the importance of Swedish companies and future opportunities in the region.
Describe, discuss problems and discuss what drives development, threats and opportunities.
Identify and apply the knowledge which is useful for international work in Sweden and the MENA region.
Plan, implement and present an independent project (thesis and oral presentation).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General admission to university studies
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
The literature will be posted on the course website before the course starts. The material consists of information and articles from Sida, EU, UN, World Bank and other organizations as well as material distributed in connection with the lectures.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Attendance, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
ANN1 - 75% attendance, 1 credit, grades: P, F
INL1 - Assignment, 2.0 hp, Grading: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
SEM1 - Oral Presentation / Seminar, 1.5 credits, grades: P, F
Other requirements for final grade
Required for the passing grade is: At least 75% attendance (NÄR1; 1 credit), assignment (INL1; 2hp), the project work completed (PRO1; 3 credits) and presented at a seminar (SEM1; 1.5 credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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