The Israeli Palestinian Conflict - POLS5159
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Addresses the most salient features of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict and its impact in the international arena. Discusses the emergence of Zionism in Europe, the process of colonial settlement in Mandatorial Palestine, emergence of distinct Israeli and Palestinian societies, the impact of superpowers on the conflict, the various proposals for resolving the conflict and the role of the United Nations and other international organisations in the elusive search for a conflict resolution.

Learning Outcomes


At the end of this course students should be able to:
  • Display a balanced and clear understanding of the different dimensions of this conflict
  • Evaluate the most salient features of the conflict and its impact in the international arena
  • Discuss the historical development of the conflict and efforts to resolve it.

Assessment


  • Class test (1 hour) - 30%
  • Research essay (3500 words) - 50%
  • Seminar presentation - 20%