Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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LDVLP2640 - Socio-economic analysis of the Arab world



Credits : 5

Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

Language of instruction :
French

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

Prerequisites :
None

Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
The course examines the following topics: socio-economic evolution of the Arab countries (Maghreb / Machrek), regional integration (Arab Maghreb Union, Gulf Cooperation Council), euro-mediterranean economic relations (including agricultural exchanges), migrations, geopolitics of water, geopolitics of oil, Islamic economics.



Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Ex cathedra presentations

Assessment methods and criteria :
The oral and written presentation of a research paper.

Recommended or required reading :
None

Other information :
None