HSY3560 - Challenge and Response: the Course of Modern Jewish History

Leader: Paul Forgasz

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

As for HSY2560

Objectives

As for HSY2560 with the additional objectives that students should gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationships between Jewish identity, nationalism and migration and the importance of gender and cultural difference in Jewish identity and develop skills in formulating and completing historical research.

Assessment

Research essay (2500 words): 40%
Seminar presentation (1000 words): 20%
Examination (1000 words): 35%
Seminar participation: 5%
Third-year level students are expected to demonstrate more sophisticated analytical skills and submit work incorporating a higher level of competence in independent reading and research.

Contact hours

2 hour seminar per week

Prohibitions

HSY2560, JWC2560, JWC3560