The Arab-Israeli Conflict

4 credits · Undergraduate credit

After providing background information about Israel and the Arab world, including the Arabs of Palestine, the course will trace the historical development of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from its origins in the 19th century until the present. The course will also examine the most important issues associated with the conflict, giving special attention to the competing territorial claims advanced by Israelis and Palestinians and to the rights of self-determination asserted by each. In discussing controversial issues, the course will strive for objectivity and balance and will provide opportunities for the expression of differing points of view.