HIST 461: Arab-Israeli Conflict

HIST 461-001: Arab-Israeli Conflict
(Fall 2010)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

East Building 122

Section Information for Fall 2010

This course will examine the origins and history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the competing material, ideological, and nationalist claims of the principal parties, the role of outside powers, and various efforts at its resolution. Emphasis will be on reading, writing about, and in-class discussion of a number of the principal works of historiography and interpretation of the conflict, as well as original and official documents. Students taking the course should have some knowledge of modern Middle Eastern history.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Overview of history of Arab-Israeli conflict. Examines conflict from various perspectives: over land and between competing nationalisms and identities; in terms of national interests of various states, including Israelis and Palestinians as well as other Arab governments and great powers; and in terms of peace making and conflict resolution. Some knowledge of history of Middle East since World War I strongly advised. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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