AIE364 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Mat Hardy |
| Prerequisite: | AIE153 or AIE154 or AIE255 or with permission from the unit chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour Class per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
The Arab-Israeli Conflict remains one of the most complex issues in politics and international relations today. This unit will examine the history of this conflict, from the beginning of Jewish nationalism to the present time. Key issues studied include: Jewish migration to Palestine; the impact of the Holocaust; the Declaration of the State of Israel and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War; the birth of the Palestinian refugee crisis; the 1967 War and the rise of the PLO; the Jewish settler movement; terrorism; the peace process; the Intifadas; and options for the future.
Assessment
Simulation, (10% individual and 50% team) 60%, or Report, 60%
Research and Writing Exercise, 40%
Unit Fee Information
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