SOAN0343A-F12
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 IGST 0343. Occasional evening screenings. 3 hrs. lect./screening
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 IGST 0343. Occasional evening screenings. 3 hrs. lect./screening
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 7:30pm-10:25pm on Tuesday at MNR 314 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday at AXN 100 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Ted Sasson
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- INTL0343A-F12 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92831
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 0343
- Section Identifier:
- A