UCL - Socio-economic analysis of the Arab world

[DVLP2640]

[30h] 5 credits

Teacher(s):

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Following this course should give the students the methodological instruments and the factual evidence to
understand the transformations of Arab societies and economics.

Main themes

The teacher makes a general introduction on the economic history of the Arab World before tackling specific issues related to the agricultural, industrial and services sectors.
The question of the development models and strategies applied in the Arab World is central in this course state. Public and private sector development are also touched upon in detail.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

The student should follow the introductory course on "Socio-political analysis of the Arab World" (DVLP 2641).

The oral and written presentation of a research paper.

Material available in form of articles and books.