Module manager: Anne Caldwell
Email: A.Caldwell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| ARAB2066 | Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict |
| HIST2871 | International History of the Middle East |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
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
The module aims to engage students in some of the major debates surrounding the Arab-Israeli conflict in both its domestic and international contexts.
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.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 179 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Researching, preparing and writing assessments; undertaking set reading; self-directed reading around the topic.
Weekly tutorial discussions; group oral presentation of students' research in tutorials; written assignments.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2500 words | 60 |
| Presentation | 12 minute group presentation | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Presentation resit is a 1500 word essay
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/18/2024
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