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Humanities and Social Science
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
6126HIST-SEP-MTP
Aims
To depict the long historic trajectory of antisemitic belief through the systematic study of primary and secondary sources.
To categorise and contrast the developments and mutations in antisemitic belief in both European and Middle Eastern historical and contemporary contexts.
To interrogate and deconstruct the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to the Study of Antisemitism
2. Theologies of Antisemitism and the Medieval Period
3. 19th Century Antisemitism: Europe
4. 19th Century Antisemitism: MENA
5. 20th Century Antisemitism: Europe
6. 20th Century Antisemitism: MENA
7. “New” Antisemitism: Europe
8. “New” Antisemitism: MENA
9. 21st Century Antisemitism: Europe
10. 21st Century Antisemitism: MENA
11. 21st Century Antisemitism: UK
Module Overview:
This module will demonstrate the long historical trajectory of anti-Semitic belief through the systematic study of primary and secondary sources. You will learn how to compare and contrast the developments and mutations of anti-Semitic belief in both European and Middle Eastern historical and contemporary contexts.
This module will demonstrate the long historical trajectory of anti-Semitic belief through the systematic study of primary and secondary sources. You will learn how to compare and contrast the developments and mutations of anti-Semitic belief in both European and Middle Eastern historical and contemporary contexts.
Additional Information:Beginning in antiquity, this module charts the global trajectory of contemporary antisemitism. It makes use of a wide variety of primary source material, including art, architecture, religious and philosophical texts, newspapers, cartoons and literature.
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