SOAN0343A-F10
Contemporary Israel
Please register via INTL 0343A
Contemporary Israel: State and Society
In this course we will examine Israeli society in a period of rapid and profound transformation. Following an introductory unit, our topics will include the rise and decline of Ashkenazi hegemony; recent waves of immigration and the advent of multiculturalism; struggles over the role of religion in society; the changing character of core institutions; the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; civil rights and the democratic character of the state. Course materials will include books, articles, and films. This course is equivalent to INTL 0343. Occasional evening screenings. 3 hrs. lect./scr.
In this course we will examine Israeli society in a period of rapid and profound transformation. Following an introductory unit, our topics will include the rise and decline of Ashkenazi hegemony; recent waves of immigration and the advent of multiculturalism; struggles over the role of religion in society; the changing character of core institutions; the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; civil rights and the democratic character of the state. Course materials will include books, articles, and films. This course is equivalent to INTL 0343. Occasional evening screenings. 3 hrs. lect./scr.
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Location:
- Axinn Center 100(AXN 100)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday at AXN 100 (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday at AXN 100 (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Ted Sasson
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- INTL0343A-F10 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92539
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 0343
- Section Identifier:
- A