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4036 - Graduate Diploma in Modern Israel Studies

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated titleGradDipModIsrael
Managing facultyArts
Study location and modeOn-campus (Caulfield)
Total credit points required48
Duration (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Contact detailsmark.baker@arts.monash.edu.au
Course coordinatorProfessor Fania Oz-Salzberger

Description

Students undertaking this course will be made acquainted with a broad range of topics incorporating Israeli history, politics, international relations, public affairs, economy, cultures and arts, set within a range of global perspectives. Both teaching and research supervision will be conducted by Monash University staff alongside overseas visiting professors.

Objectives

Students completing this course will demonstrate:

  • an ability to impart a critical understanding of the changing political perspectives within Israel
  • a familiarisation with the contemporary social milieu of modern Israeli culture
  • an appreciation of the intellectual history of pre-state (Yishuv) and early Israeli Hebrew thought
  • a general acquaintance with a broad view of Israeli history, politics, society and culture
  • an understanding of the Middle East and Israel's position within this context and the major themes of the ongoing conflict.

Structure

Students complete one core unit and 36 points of elective units.

Requirements

Students complete the following core unit:

  • JWM4020 Between homeland and Holy Land: The place of Israel in Jewish thought

plus 36 points of level fourelective units from the following:

  • HYM4195 Israelis and Palestinians between war and peace (intensive summer abroad unit)
  • JWM4030 Jewish history, Jewish memory: Writing and reading the Jewish past
  • JWM4540 Israeli culture through cinema and literature
  • HYM4135 Facing history: representing the Arab-Israel conflict

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the graduate diploma with a minimum credit average, may apply to enter the Masters of Modern Israel Studies.

Alternative exit(s)

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with the related graduate certificate.

Award(s) received on completion

Graduate Diploma in Modern Israel Studies

 

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