The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

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Fast Facts

Course:

The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (SPCR205/48499)

Teaching Faculty:

Dr. Menahem Merhavy

Language of Instruction:

English

Credits/Hours:

Academic hours: 45
Credits: 3

Course Dates:

Canceled for Summer 2022

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate students; mature learners with an academic background

Application Deadline:

Canceled for Summer 2022

Costs:

Application fee: US$ 120
Tuition: US$ 1,790
Housing: US$ 850*

* depending on availability

Relevant Academic Fields:

History, politics, international relations, conflict resolution

Please note that this course has been canceled for Summer 2022.

Highlights

Develop an understanding of the complexity of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Understand the role of the conflict in relations between Arab nations and among various actors within the Palestinian national movement.
Explore conflicting views via in-class student presentations and historical “trials.”
Visit important sites that will deepen your understanding of the conflict.

+ Overview

+ Curriculum

We will explore how the conflict between Arab states, the Palestinians, and the Zionist movement developed and evolved through analysis of key players, significant events, wars, and peace treaties among the parties.

Structure

This course meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for three hours per day.

Check out the course schedule below.

Course Components

Field trips to historically relevant sites and battlefields in Jerusalem and nearby
Weekly reading assignments, classroom discussions, and a formal presentation of an analytical paper
Midterm essay and final research paper
Student-staged panels to present conflicting views on the events studied

View the syllabus.

See July Session summer schedule below.

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+ Dates & Deadlines

+ Costs & Scholarships

Application fee: US$ 120
Tuition: US$ 1,790
Housing: US$ 850*

* depending on availability

Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.

Students who complete their application to this program by March 12, 2022 and who also complete payment by April 7, 2022, will be eligible for a 10% early bird discount on the program tuition.

+ Eligibility

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Please note:

Students may change their selection of summer course(s) from the July Session up until five days before the July Session begins.
The maximum recommended course load for the July Session is two courses.
Students applying for the July Session may also apply for one of the courses offered in the August Session. View the August Session courses here.
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Students who complete their application to this program by March 12, 2022 and who also complete payment by April 7, 2022, will be eligible for a 10% early bird discount on the program tuition.

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