The Idea of Israel: Jewish Nationalism and Statehood - HIST1031

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Equivalent: JWST1001
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Explores the origins of modern Jewish nationalism, Zionism, in the mid-nineteenth century and charts its development through to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Discusses the influence of emancipation, nationalism, socialism and anti-semitism. Concludes by considering the debate on 'post-Zionism' and the challenges it may present for Israel and the Jewish Diaspora.


Learning Outcomes


It is expected that by the end of this course, students will:
  • Have a strong understanding of the nature of Zionism and of its historical context
  • Have a good grasp of modern ideologies such as socialism and nationalism
  • Have gained knowledge of a major aspect of the story of Jews and Judaism in the modern era
  • Have insights into the importance of historical context in assessing current events
  • Have learned to communicate ideas to others in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in written form, to approach intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner, employing analytical skills and independent and reflective thinking - to critically assess scholarly material.

Assessment


  • Tutorial presentation and written work (500 words) - 10%
  • Tutorial participation - 10%
  • Research essay (2000 words) - 40%
  • Reflective essay (2000 words) or in-class test - 40%