2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HIST2878 The Arab-Israeli Conflict

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Anne Caldwell
Email: A.Caldwell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARAB2066	Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
HIST2871	International History of the Middle East

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The Arab-Israeli conflict is one of the most relevant socio-political crises of our time, accompanied by heated controversies that have led to the formation of conflicting historical narratives. This discussion led course will create a space for students to engage with these narratives, utilising a wide range of sources, and reflecting upon a number of key historical events and themes through different historiographic perspectives

Objectives

The module aims to engage students in some of the major debates surrounding the Arab-Israeli conflict in both its domestic and international contexts.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Critically assess the origins of and key developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
2. Evaluate the conflict using concrete historical examples and providing 'long view' on a current issue.
3. Assess the historiographical controversies surrounding this topic.

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4.Develop positive working relationships with team members in group work.
5. Apply effective approaches to communicating historical findings
6. Manage time and resources well and prioritise work efficiently and productively to meet deadlines.

Syllabus

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Seminar	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			179.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Researching, preparing and writing assessments; undertaking set reading; self-directed reading around the topic.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Weekly tutorial discussions; group oral presentation of students' research in tutorials; written assignments.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2500 words	60.00
Presentation	12 minute group presentation	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Presentation resit is a 1500 word essay

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 18/10/2024

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