Palestine and the International (019IRA)
Palestine and the International
Module 019IRA
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The question of Palestine sits at the intersection of two main axes of international politics; the colonial foundations of the world order and global histories of solidarity between peoples and movements that have also shaped the present. In this module we explore these histories and struggles through the lens of Palestine.
You will be introduced to the way that anti-colonial thinkers and scholars locate Palestine within histories of colonial settlement that extend back to the Americas, and reconceptualize systems of global power and violence across these geographies. You will learn about how anti-colonialism is woven within international politics, past and present theories and practices of internationalism(s), global solidarity, and ongoing attempts to fashion an alternative international order.
You will be introduced to a range of theoretical perspectives including, decolonial and postcolonial approaches, Indigenous studies, settler colonial studies, Palestine studies, necropolitics, the Black radical tradition, transnational feminism and Queer theory.
Module learning outcomes
Understand, reflect on, and build arguments about the theoretical
perspectives examined in the module.
Identify, reflect on and evaluate key concepts and debates about the
colonial formations of the modern order.
Analyse a local case study using concepts from the module.
Interpret and apply theoretical concepts and perspectives examined
in the module to a case study.
Evaluate the differentiated nature of colonialism and/or the role of
non-state actors (anti-colonial movements and transnational
solidarity) in world politics.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 6 | 40.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 60.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Linda Tabar
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