The Arab Spring: What happened since 2011? A taster
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HPC196
- Dates: 16/07/24 - 16/07/24
- Time: 12:30 - 14:00
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Angelos Sepos
Course Code: HPC196
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
The course will begin to explore the phenomenon of the 2011 Arab Spring and why it has turned into an Arab Winter. The unprecedented events in the history of the Arab World held much promise in terms of changing the very fabric of Arab society.
Now, 12 years later, Tunisia, the country that first sparked these events, and the most promising beacon of democracy in the region, became the last country to revert back to authoritarianism. With the final fortress of democracy falling in the region, questions arise as to the democratic legacy, if any, of the Arab Spring.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
- Causes, Dynamics, Processes and Outcomes of the 2011 Arab Spring
- Understanding Today’s Arab Winter
- Prospects for Democracy in the Region.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- have a cursory understanding of how democracy comes about in countries/regions
- identify some of the aspects of the phenomenon of the 2011 Arab Spring
- discuss why we can talk of today’s Arab Winter.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is introductory and everyone is welcome.
Even though prior knowledge of the subject of politics would be beneficial, there are no prior requirements or skills to the course. Having an interest to the subject matter and current affairs is important though.
A good grasp of English, an open mind, and a willingness to listen to different views are all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is taught online and it encompasses a mixture of lectures/short presentations by the tutor, combined with class discussions. Reading materials (news and academic articles, short videos) will also be used if appropriate.No.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please explore our Global and regional politics section for similar courses.
After completing his Ph.D in Politics & International Studies from Cambridge University (2003), Angelos held academic positions in the European University Institute (Florence), European University Cyprus, University of Cyprus, Newcastle University, the University of Manchester, Al Akhawayn University (Morocco), the University of Bath, and the University of Exeter. In these posts, Angelos taught in the broader areas of Politics and International Relations and authored the books The Europeanization of Cyprus: Polity, Policies and Politics with Palgrave Macmillan (2008) and (with Prof. Kenneth Dyson) Which Europe? The Politics of Differentiated Integration with Palgrave Macmillan (2010) in addition to academic articles in the journals European Foreign Affairs Review, Journal of European Integration, Journal of Political Power, Regional & Federal Studies, Journal of Southern Europe & the Balkans, as well as book chapters in edited volumes. Angelos is excited to expand his work to adult learning also.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.