History Dissertation Israel-US Relations (V1472D)
History Special Dissertation Israel-US Special Relations and the New Diplomatic History
Module V1472D
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The Diplomatic History aims to widen and extend the way we understand the creation, development and practice of relationships between countries. It will discuss the theories and practices of the new diplomacy, and will use the Israeli-American special relations as an example. Through the adaption of bottom-up and up-down approaches, the module will explore the wide range of elements that were and are part of the special relations between states: religion, values, ideology, interests, the impact of leaders and diplomats and the meaning and impact of people – public opinion – in each country, and in the exchanges between the two countries.
Module learning outcomes
Define a research question and agenda.
Undertake archive or text based research.
Construct complex written arguments of greater length than hitherto on the basis of historical research using primary sources.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11100000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00001010101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof David Tal
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hana Qugana
Assess convenor
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