The course looks into interrelations and interactions between socio-cultural factors and the political sphere. It highlights the importance of empirical research and a value neutral approach to studying society and groups. While examining the question of state formation in the Arab Wold, students will question the notion of "importation', and look into different features of the state in the region, such as "rentierism" and "authoritarianism". They will also look into the utility of certain notions such as "asabya" developed in the 14th century, and look into specific topics relevant to the discipline and the region

Temps présentiel : 35 heures

Charge de travail étudiant : 90 heures

Méthode(s) d'évaluation : Examen écrit