Convenor name: Lynn Welchman
Convenor email: lw10@soas.ac.uk
Office room: S235
Office hours: S2 Wed 9.30 - 11.00
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
· demonstrate an understanding of the themes, issues and debates around women, gender and the law in MENA states;
· compare different approaches to law reform in MENA states in regard to women and gender;
· analyse debates around and the impact of engagement with international law and mechanisms in MENA states;
· critically assess the materials and themes explored in the module;
· assess the significance of law for civil society and citizens in the MENA region;
· demonstrate a reasonable familiarity with MENA legal materials available in English.
Assessment 1: Name: Quiz
Assessment 1: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 1: Due date: 17 April 2026
Assessment 2: Name: Module essay
Assessment 2: Weighting: 90%
Assessment 2: Due date: 28 April TBC
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus