HSY3570

Modern Israel: Vision and Reality ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: As for HSY2570

Objectives: As for HSY2570 with the additional objectives that students should acquire a more critical conceptual understanding of the nature of national identity in history and develop more advanced skills in the analysis of visual as well as documentary sources.

Assessment: Research essay (2000 words): 40% + Tutorial paper (500 words): 15% + Take home exam (1400 words): 30 + Class test (40 minutes): 15% Third year students are expected to formulate their ownresearch topic, base their research substantially on primary sources, and demonstrate awareness of the ongoing debates about post-Zionism and the "new historians".

Contact Hours: 1 hour lecture and 2 hour seminar per week

Prohibitions: HSY2570