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ME3618 The Middle East after the Mongols

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof A C S Peacock

Prof A C S Peacock
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Professor A Peacock

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The collapse of the Mongol empire in the early 14th century ushered in a period of dramatic change in the Middle East and Central Asia that laid the foundations for its modern political and religious make up. Shiism for the first time became the official religion of Iran, and throughout the Islamic east states grappled for new form of legitimacy in the absence of both the Caliphate and the authority held by the descendants of Chinggis Khan. This module examines the major political, religious and cultural changes that affected the regions that now comprise Eastern Anatolia, Iran and Central Asia, in particular the emergence of the Timurid and Safavid dynasties which in different ways adopted parts of the heritage of Mongol rule. Both dynasties are known for their lavish patronage of art and culture, creating some of the most iconic masterpieces of Islamic art, which is also examined in this module. The course will make extensive use of the primary sources in English translation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE, STUDENTS MUST HAVE SATISFIED THE HONOURS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL OF HISTORY.

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE MO3080

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.