Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences Latin American Studies and Cultures Center 3rd Edition CERTIFICATE IN GEOPOLITICS OF LEBANON AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CERTIFICATE IN GEOPOLITICS OF LEBANON AND THE MIDDLE EAST ONLINE COURSE Do you want to get involved in the Lebanese and international political and diplomatic life? The Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences (ISSPA) and Latin American Studies and Cultures Center (CECAL) will meet your expectations. ISSPA offers several targeted courses whose mission is to train future political leaders and future diplomats. It offers an online course which will last 11 weeks. Training tailored and delivered in English. Programs are regularly updated to meet the needs of the labor mark. This online course is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Online Course on Geopolitics of Lebanon and the Middle East trains you and gives you the ability to: Continue to build your career in a positive way Boost your career and academic experience by incorporating new techniques in a field in perpetual regeneration Study and work at the same time Develop your skills in negotiation, decision-making and consulting Expand your knowledge on the Middle East. Consult the University social media and website regularly usek.edu.lb 3
Course description The distance learning course that we offer is presented with the aim to promote the acquisition of sufficient knowledge to adequately understand the geopolitical dynamics that affect Lebanon in particular, and the Middle East in general. This online course is for students, teachers, and members of the diplomatic corps, members of the security and defense corps, and all those interested in learning more about the geopolitical dynamics that occur in the Middle East and the great changes that are taking place not only in the east and south of the Mediterranean but also in the Gulf region. It will have as its starting point an overview of the modern history of Lebanon and its link with South America. We ll know how and why Lebanon became a crucial part in the confrontation between the Arabs, the U.S. and European countries. Objectives and outcomes At the end of this course, students will acquire: 1. Knowledge of the various definitions of Geostrategic and Geopolitics and their implications for the field of International Relations. 2. An understanding of the linkages among International Relations, Political Science, National Security policies, History, Political and Economic Geography, Geopolitics and Geostrategic. 3. Familiarity with theories of the state as a geographical and political unit, such as Geopolitics. Knowledge of Geostrategic/Geopolitical theories of land (Mackinder), sea (Mahan), air (de Seversky), etc. and their contemporary applications; in addition to emerging Geostrategic theories involving the globalization of issue areas such as democratization, the environment, and the international political economy. 4. An understanding of the elements and nature of power, power analysis, and power projection in the world of politics, to include not only the traditional nation-state as actor, but also contemporary non-state phenomena such as multinational corporations and the environment as Geostrategic factors. 5. An understanding of the geopolitical dynamics registered in the
Middle East Region and the Geopolitical behavior of the regional and external Potencies and Great Powers. 6. Awareness of the Geostrategic implications related to Contemporary International Relations issues (outer space, globalization, international terrorism, etc ). 7. Capability of reading, understanding, and analyzing articles of varying complexity on Geopolitics topics. How much time to complete the online course? The course will have a value of 3 academic credits and will last 11 weeks. Equivalent to 45 hours of teaching. This course will be delivered by 2 external Experts and 4 faculty members online via the Moodle learning management system (http://elearning.usek.edu.lb) Consult the University social media and website regularly usek.edu.lb 5
Certificate: A certificate will be delivered jointly by ISSPA and CECAL to students who successfully complete the course. What to do after the Online Course? This training opens up the possibility of pursuing a career in international business, in international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, the Arab League, the Non-Governmental Organizations, etc., and embassies. Other areas which will be as accessible: political communication and the media, political parties, administrative assistance and education. Flexible conditions You can study and work at the same time, or follow a dual curriculum. To be admitted to the USEK online course, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age. In principle, the course is open to students who come from the field of social sciences (Political Science, Law, International Relations, Sociology, History, Philosophy, etc...) and professional candidates who can demonstrate the validity and usefulness of the course for the proper performance of their job. Cost Credit fees: 200$ per credit Registration fees: 100$ Total price of the program: 700$ Special fees can be applicable for group enrollment Interested candidates should fill up and submit the Pre-registration form by clicking on the following link. Required Documents for the Registration: Passport or ID, Curriculum Vitae Registration deadline: August 31, 2015 Start of courses: September 7, 2015 For additional and further information, our offices are open from 8:00 to 17:00. You can also visit our website: www.usek.edu.lb or contact us at the following addresses: isspa@usek.edu.lb Dr. Francisco Barroso: franciscobarroso@usek.edu.lb Mr. Roberto Khatlab: robertokhatlab@usek.edu.lb
Program Part 1 Week 1 Week 2 Part 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Part 3 Week 7 Week 8 Part 4 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Geopolitics and Geostrategic Studies in the XXI Century Presentation of the Course and explanation of the basic concepts: Geopolitics, Strategy, Geostrategic, Security, etc The impact of the Arab Spring on the Middle East Geopolitics dynamic External Actors. Geopolitics of Great Powers in the region The Middle East in the agenda of the United States of America The role of Turkey in the Middle East Geopolitics of Iran and the Gulf Countries (Saudi Arabia and Qatar) Latino American influence on the Lebanese Geopolitics dynamics- (Diaspora) Geopolitics, Security and Middle Eastern Actors Geopolitics and Security of Israel in the Middle East: Lebanese and Palestinian case study Geopolitics of the Syrian Civil War and its impact on the Lebanese Security Evaluation and Dissertation Preparation and Submission Consult the University social media and website regularly usek.edu.lb 7
Participants feedback This online course, with its purpose in promoting the acquisition of sufficient knowledge to understand adequately geopolitical dynamics that influencelebanon in particular and the Middle East in general, was rich and useful thanks to the permanent assistance of the instructors and the high level of the course. Its content met with my expectations, enriched my knowledge thanks to an update analysis of the geostrategic implications related to contemporary international relations issues. The reality is found through the analysis of the sum of different points of view matched to actuality. Therefore, I highly recommend this online course to my colleagues and students interested in geopolitical issues and International Affairs. Hassan Khalil Dia - Ambassador of Paraguay to Lebanon This course is really, really, interesting. I am enjoying it day by day. Theory and practice were an excellent combination, inviting analysis and critical thinking. I think that this course, according its content & scope, ought to be a Diploma, non-merely Certificate. Geopolitics on Lebanon and the Middle East is a wonderfully userfriendly guide for the students. Its up-to-date chapters on selecting electronic and Internet sources are especially timely and helpful. The instructors provide very good research papers for assessments. David Quiroga - Consul of Chile to Lebanon The course has given me more tools to understand what is happening in the Middle East. Although I have not an expert in the region and have not followed everything with exact detail, it is a region that fascinates me.what I value most of the course is that it is giving me the structures and elements to understand better what is going on. And this is not only in issues related to the region. Victor Manuel Jiménez Segovia - Consulate General of Mexico in Houston 9
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