units

ATS3580

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 19 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitAustralian Centre for Jewish Civilisation
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Randall Geller

Notes

Previously coded HSY3095

Synopsis

As for ATS2580

Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, ethnic and religious diversity of the Middle East upon which contemporary political complexity is based.
  2. Show an awareness of the major political cultures, structures, actors and issues in the contemporary Middle East.
  3. Understand the causes of regional conflicts and the preconditions for their resolution, as well as the reasons for persistent authoritarianism and the prospects for political reform and democratisation.
  4. Appreciate the major theories explaining Middle Eastern political realities.
  5. Display an ability for political scrutiny, awareness of the broad range of sources and interpretations of Middle Eastern politics and a careful use of evidence and logical argumentation in discussing Middle Eastern issues.
  6. Demonstrate a greater level of sophistication and independence in their engagement with sources and the questions which they pose.
  7. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the theoretical issues that underpin the course and an ability to formulate and develop an independent research question which is grounded in a reading and analysis of primary sources.

Assessment

As for ATS2580
Third-year level students will be expected to read more widely and work at a higher level than second-year students.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Randall Geller

Contact hours

1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Jewish civilisation
International studies
History

Prohibitions

JWC3095, PLT3490, PLT3492, ATS2580