SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

Overview

This course provides a historical overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict and examines its political, social and cultural reflections, from late Ottoman Palestine to the present day.

Alongside the political history, the course will emphasise social and cultural aspects of the conflict. It will bring a variety of voices and perspectives on the conflict, its underlying causes and dynamics; these perspectives include not only the two “official” narratives, the Israeli and the Palestinian one, but also voices “from below” of marginalised groups. Attention will be given to groups whose position does not fit easily with the official narratives: local Jewish communities in Palestine, Arab Palestinian collaborators with the British and the Zionists, Middle Eastern Jews in Israel, and Palestinian citizens of Israel. Architecture, visual art, film, novellas and poems will be discussed as means to analyse and understand the conflict.

Social Programme

You will also be able to enjoy our social programme, starting with a welcome party and a river cruise on the Thames. A guided tour of historical Bloomsbury where SOAS is situated will help you find your way around the campus area. You will also receive discount codes for day trips and overnight tours with our partner International Friends once you have registered for one of our courses.  
Further details: www.internationalfriends.co.uk.

Dates

The summer school will run from Monday 1 July - Friday 19 July 2013. 

Fees

Tuition

A tuition fee of £1250 will be charged per 3-week programme. This figure does not include accommodation fees.

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms will be available at International Hall which is located in the heart of Bloomsbury. You will be able to request a place once your application has been approved. Please note that the deadline for confirmation and payment of accommodation will be 17th May 2013, however you are advised to request a room as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The cost for 20 nights from 30 June - 19 July (inclusive) is £800, which includes breakfast every day. Please email sophie.dilley@soas.ac.uk to reserve place.

Application fee

A one-off, non-refundable application fee of £55 will be charged to cover administration costs.

Credits

If you intend to claim credits from your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you enrol. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to award credits rests with your home institution.

Courses do not bear any UK credits but they will provide you with between 40–50 hours of face-to-face contact time, which includes lectures and tutorials, during the 3-week period. Assessment will be optional and will vary for each course. Participants will be provided with a certificate of attendance. Transcripts will be available on request.