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 title | GradDipModIsrael |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | mark.baker@arts.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Professor 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:
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
13 October 2017 23 July 2024