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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 2368	yes	Coursera

Candidates can opt for the ‘Enroll for Free’ option and join the After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure online course for free.

Candidate need to Rs. 2,368 to earn the certificate.

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

Knowledge of political science

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

Researcher

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

a. Broken Societies and an Aborted Democratic Awakening
b. The Arab Exception: Critical Reason and Responsibility
c. Relativism and Reality: The Price of Inadaptio
d. Physical Elections and Necessary Comparisons

Reading

Readings for module 1

Practice Exercises

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

Videos

a. Missing the Boat to the 'Third Wave' of Democratisation
b. The Authoritarian Social Contract and the Absence of Politics
c. Now is the Winter of Our Discontent
d. The Absence of Politics: Fear, Stability, Institutional Decay, and Polarising Elections

Reading

Readings for module 2

Practice Exercises

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

Videos

a. The Necessity of Politics: Power and Authority
b. The Miracle of Politics: Accountability and Effectiveness
c. Contestation of Models: Is 'Good Governance' a Western or an Islamic Idea?
d. Contingency, Trajectories and Performance Standards

Reading

Readings for module 3

Practice Exercises

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

a. Material Base of Discontent
b. Labour Market: Insiders and Outsiders
c. Law, Institutions and Economic Performance
d. Trade, Productivity and Rent Seeking: Living on Borrowed Time

Reading

Readings for module 4

Practice Exercises

Material Base of Discontent
Labor Market: Insiders and Outsiders
Law, Institutions and Economic Performance
Trade, Productivity and Rent Seeking: Living on Borrowed Time

Videos

a. Structural Changes and Normative Resistance
b. Family Values: Conformity and Critical Thinking
c. Demographics and the Youth Bulge
d. Science and Education: Producing, Disseminating and Using knowledge

Reading

Readings for module 5

Practice Exercises

Structural Changes and Normative Resistance
Family Values: Conformity and Critical Thinking
Demographics and the Youth Bulge
Science and Education: Producing, Disseminating and Using knowledge

Videos

a. The Persistence of Foolish Ideas
b. Taking Responsibility
c. Addressing Structural Failures
d. Bracing for Trouble

Reading

Readings for module 6

Practice Exercises

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the course ‘After the Arab Spring- Democratic Aspirations and State Failure’ available in English?

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.

2: What is the syllabus break-up?

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.

3: What if I don’t want to purchase the certificate?

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.

4: Does the certificate have professional recognition?

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.

5: Will I get University credit for this course?

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.