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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The course introduces students to the complexity of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Unlike other contemporary conflicts and despite its relative small scale, the Arab-Israeli one has tremendous global repercussions. The purpose of the course is not only to analyse in detail the origin and development of the conflict, but also to provide an in-depth analysis of both Israeli and Palestinian societies. Without a profound understanding and knowledge of the ‘domestic’ dynamics of both Israel and Palestine it becomes very difficult to explain the multi-faceted nature of the conflict. Finally, the course examines the interaction of local and international dynamics, which make the conflict and its solution such a fundamental issue in contemporary affairs. The course however does not examine the conflict and the issues it raises in isolation. These are in fact paradigmatic of a number of trends that have characterised political developments across the world, namely the rise of right-wing parties, the increase in religiosity, the decline of the left or use of violence to obtain political goals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. To explain the many facets of the conflict. 2. To identify the central issues of the conflict. 3. To connect the issues specific to the conflict with wider political themes 4. To evaluate the role of religion in politics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Overview of the course. A contested history for a contested land. A contested history for a contested land. Part II. The power of political ideology. Zionism and the creation of the state of Israel.. The power of ideologies. Palestinian nationalism and the role of religion.. The Israeli political system. Democracy or apartheid state?. The Palestinian political system. Developing democracy or another Arab dictatorship?. The role of the diasporas.. The international dimension of the conflict.. The failure of the peace process.. . Suicide Bombing. spectacular, popular and ineffective.. Challenges ahead.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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