After the Arab Spring Democratic Aspirations and State Failure
Learn about the Arabic youth cynicism, Arab states’ renege, and the refugee crisis via After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure Course.
Beginner
Online
6 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This course entails how the promise of the Arab Spring, which meant to open up the Arabic world to the mainland, failed, and how the revolutions against despotic leaders and for popular sovereignty amounted virtually to nothing. Today, the Arab world is once again in the throes of crisis and this After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure programme in Governance and Society aims to shed light on the same.
After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure is an online course made available by Coursera and offered by the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the oldest university in Denmark with a focus on comprehensive research. This course is entirely online, and candidates can earn a shareable certificate issued by Coursera upon completion.
The syllabus consists of six different modules that are available as pre-recorded lectures by Dr. Ebrahim Afsah, one of Coursera’s top instructors. Further, every week’s module is accompanied by a suitable reading and practice exercise.
The Highlights
- 100% online
- Self-paced education
- Beginner Level
- Top Instructor
- Flexible deadlines
- Shareable Certificate by Coursera
- Tangible Career Benefits
Programme Offerings
- pre recorded video lectures
- practice exercise
- Flexible Deadlines
- video transcript
- financial aid.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2480 | yes | Coursera |
After the Arab Spring Democratic Aspirations and State Failure Fees Structure is :
| Course | Fees |
| Certificate Fees | Rs 2,480 |
Eligibility Criteria
There are no laid-down eligibility criteria or minimum requirements for enrolling in the Online After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure Programme. Candidates who want to pursue Islamic Studies or undertake diplomatic missions in the Middle East and students with an interest in Arabic history and governance can apply for this course.
What you will learn
After successful completion of this course, candidates will have thorough knowledge about the following:
- Social, economic and cultural aspects of the Arabic world
- Why democracy could not thrive in Arab states
- Impact of Arab Spring on the state’s youth
- Inherent traits, if any, in the Muslim population as potential contributors to the political situation
- Trends in popular accountability and participation in politics
- Causes of institutional failure in Arabic countries
Who it is for
The Coursera After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure course is for anyone interested in learning more about the Middle East, notably its structural build-up, trade economies, labor market, and political structure. Students, researchers, professors, and other employed or unemployed individuals can undertake the course.
Admission Details
Candidates who wish to enroll for this course can do so for free by following the given steps:
- Visit the Coursera website.
- In the search bar, type the name of the course, “After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure”.
- Select the “Join for Free” option given on the top right corner of the webpage.
- Create an account on Coursera or login via Google, Facebook or Apple. If you are already registered on Coursera, simply login into your account and enroll for the course.
Application Details
Candidates do not need to fill a separate application form to enroll for the course. They can simply join for free by signing up with Google and access the certification programme.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Broken Societies and an Aborted Democratic Awakening
- The Arab Exception: Critical Reason and Responsibility
- Relativism and Reality: The Price of Inadaptio
- Physical Elections and Necessary Comparisons
Reading
- Readings for module 1
Assignments
- Broken Societies and an Aborted Awakening
- The Arab Exception: Critical Reason and Responsibility
- Relativism and Reality: The Price of Inadaption
- Physical Elections and Necessary Comparisons
Discussion Prompts
- Broken Societies and an Aborted Awakening
- The Arab Exception: Critical Reason and Responsibility
- Relativism and Reality: The Price of Inadaptation
- Physical Elections and Necessary Comparisons
Videos
- Missing the Boat to the 'Third Wave' of Democratisation
- The Authoritarian Social Contract and the Absence of Politics
- Now is the Winter of Our Discontent
- The Absence of Politics: Fear, Stability, Institutional Decay, and Polarising Elections
Reading
- Readings for module 2
Assignments
- Missing the Boat to the 'Third Wave' of Democratisation
- The Authoritarian Social Contract and the Absence of Politics
- Now is the Winter of Our Discontent
- The Absence of Politics: Fear, Stability, Institutional Decay, and Polarising Elections
Discussion Prompts
- Missing the ‘Third Wave’ of Democratisation
- The Authoritarian Social Contract
- Now is the Winter of Our Discontent
- The Absence of Politics
Videos
- The Necessity of Politics: Power and Authority
- The Miracle of Politics: Accountability and Effectiveness
- Contestation of Models: Is 'Good Governance' a Western or an Islamic Idea?
- Contingency, Trajectories and Performance Standards
Reading
- Readings for module 3
Assignments
- The Necessity of Politics: Power and Authority
- The Miracle of Politics: Accountability and Effectiveness
- Contestation of Models: Is 'Good Governance' a Western or an Islamic Idea?
- Contingency, Trajectories and Performance Standards
Videos
- Material Base of Discontent
- Labour Market: Insiders and Outsiders
- Law, Institutions and Economic Performance
- Trade, Productivity and Rent Seeking: Living on Borrowed Time
Reading
- Readings for module 4
Assignments
- Material Base of Discontent
- Labor Market: Insiders and Outsiders
- Law, Institutions and Economic Performance
- Trade, Productivity and Rent Seeking: Living on Borrowed Time
Discussion Prompts
- Material Base of Discontent
- Labour Market: Insiders and Outsiders
- Law, Institutions and Economic Performance
- Trade, Productivity and Rent Seeking
Videos
- Structural Changes and Normative Resistance
- Family Values: Conformity and Critical Thinking
- Demographics and the Youth Bulge
- Science and Education: Producing, Disseminating and Using knowledge
Reading
- Readings for module 5
Assignments
- Structural Changes and Normative Resistance
- Family Values: Conformity and Critical Thinking
- Demographics and the Youth Bulge
- Science and Education: Producing, Disseminating and Using knowledge
Discussion Prompts
- Structural Changes and Normative Resistance
- Family Values: Conformity and Critical Thinking
- Demographics and Youth Bulge
- Science and Education: Producing and Using Knowledge
Videos
- The Persistence of Foolish Ideas
- Taking Responsibility
- Addressing Structural Failures
- Bracing for Trouble
Reading
- Readings for module 6
Assignments
- The Persistence of Foolish Ideas
- Taking Responsibility
- Addressing Structural Failures
- Bracing for Trouble
Discussion Prompts
- The Persistence of Foolish Ideas
- Taking Responsibility
- Addressing Structural Failures
- Bracing for Trouble
Evaluation process
To get a certification in this course, candidates need to complete the six modules by watching all the video lectures, going through the readings, and taking the quizzes at the end of each module. Each sub-topic has a corresponding practice exercise of 30 minutes each. Finally, candidates need to purchase the certificate which can be attached to resumes as well. The certificate purchase also grants you access to all the study material and graded assignments.
Instructors
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, the course is available primarily in the English language, with subtitles in English, Arabic, and Spanish. A transcript for every video is also provided to enable better understanding.
The syllabus is divided into six modules, one for each week. Every module has a stipulated time of about 4 hours to complete, but candidates can also reset the deadlines.
In case you do not wish to purchase the certificate, you can still review and audit the course content for free. You can also opt for the Free Trial option.
Yes, the certificate has industry recognition and has proven career benefits. 40% of the course participants started a new career after enrolling in this course. Candidates can attach this certificate in their printed CV or resume and share it in the Certifications section of LinkedIn.
This particular course does not earn your university credit, but some universities may accept the certificate as credit. The criteria differ from one institution to the other.