HIST2672
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course examines the historical origins of the current conflict in the Middle East with particular reference to Israel and Palestine. On completion of the course, you will be able to identify major developments of post-Ottoman history. You will understand the importance of the late Ottoman, European and global contexts. You will be able to historically discuss main aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict and see the interconnections with other conflicts in the Middle East.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2024.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify major issues pertaining to post-Ottoman conflicts, the Arab-Israeli issue at the first place;
2. Discuss historiographical issues pertaining to the Middle East conflict;
3. Employ research and information literacy skills to identify relevant scholarly sources according to the ethical standards of the field of history;
4. Communicate clear and concise arguments in written and oral forms at an intermediate level.
Content
Course content will be drawn from the following range of topics:
- Late Ottoman Empire, rise of nationalism, Zionism
- End of the Ottomans: Great War and demise of an empire
- Post-Ottoman mandates, British Mandate in Palestine
- Holocaust, Palestine and Israel
- The UN and the establishment of Israel
- Cold War and Middle East: Suez, Six Day, Yom Kippur Wars
- Liberation/terrorism? PLO, Hamas, Hezbollah, PKK
- 'Religious turn': Likud, Islamic Revolution, AKP, IS
- Quest for peace: Camp David, Oslo
- Outlook on post-9/11 era
Requisite
This course replaces HIST3672. If you have successfully completed HIST3672 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
20 units in History at 1000 level or equivalent
Assessment items
Essay: Research essay assignment
Interview: Personal book review in written or oral form in the style of an interview with another person
In Term Test: Class test
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial paper contribution
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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