Teaching Middle East Politics by Interactive Computer Simulation
Andrew Vincent,
John Shepherd
Journal of Interactive Multimedia Education (an on-line journal)
(On-line published version)
(Local on-line version)
In this paper we describe how the Internet and the World Wide Web
have been used to add a new dimension to the teaching of Middle
East Politics. Students carry out extended role-play simulations,
via the mechanisms of e-mail and chat-rooms, to conduct Middle East
diplomacy. In the process, they learn about both the specifics of Middle
East politics and international relations in general. Student evaluation
of the simulation has indicated that they are a powerful learning tool,
providing both motivation to study and "hands-on experience" in the
practice of international relations.
Keys:
simulation,
role-play,
Middle East politics,
international relations,
Internet,
electronic mail
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