2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

PIED5501M The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

30 creditsClass Size: 18

Module manager: Dr Alan Craig
Email: a.craig@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module develops a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary issues that shape the Israel-Palestine conflict through a detailed examination of the elements of a two-state solution. Themes will be examined from the perspectives of human / state rights, conflict resolution and security.

Objectives

1) Develop understanding of key concepts and debates in the political theory of the relationship between human rights and state rights and their political consequences.
2) Develop understanding of key concepts and debates in the application of theories of conflict resolution to international conflict.
3) Apply theoretical material in the analysis of contemporary security challenges off the Israel-Palestine conflict.
4) Develop skills of conceptual analysis, critical thought and creative reflection.
5) Develop skills of critical review of texts in international diplomacy.

Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1) Critically assess the key theoretical ideas and problems of the relationship between state and human rights
2) Provide in depth analysis of the negotiating positions and strategies of engagement of the key domestic and international actors.
3) Critically engage with the key theoretical ideas and strategies of conflict resolution

Syllabus

The module critically engages with the core issues of the conflict through the examination of the essential elements of a two state solution, which is the stated objective of the ongoing peace process. We will be examining issues of the national self-determination, the return of refugees, Jerusalem, borders, settlements and natural resources from human/state rights, conflict resolution and security perspectives. We will be critically considering the stated positions of key actors. Students will have the opportunity to pursue an aspect of the peace process in considerable depth.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			278.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Students are expected to prepare for lectures as well as seminars. They will base their reading on provided key readings and a reading list. Assignments for seminars involve reading and in-class group work, including debates, presentations, discussions and negotiations.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

In week 5 of the course students have to submit a 1,000 word introduction to their essay, which allows for an early assessment of abilities and weaknesses. Students are supported and receive detailed feedback on these essays to ensure that the learning outcomes are achieved. In addition, there will be 1 non-assessed presentation.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	4,000 word essay	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2016

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