HEBM0230A-F14
Israeli Authors
Israeli Authors: Survey of Contemporary Hebrew Literature
In this course we will explore contemporary Israeli literature. Closely reading texts by influential Israeli authors in their cultural, political, and historical contexts, we will devote each week to one author, providing students with solid grasp of the diverse poetic and ideological positions that comprise the Israeli literary map. Reading materials will include novels, short stories, poetry, and drama by authors such as Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, David Grossman, Hanokh Levin, Amalia Kahana Karmon, Yehuda Amichai, Anton Shammas, and Orly Kastel-Bloom. All texts will be read in English translation. 3 hrs lect./disc.
In this course we will explore contemporary Israeli literature. Closely reading texts by influential Israeli authors in their cultural, political, and historical contexts, we will devote each week to one author, providing students with solid grasp of the diverse poetic and ideological positions that comprise the Israeli literary map. Reading materials will include novels, short stories, poetry, and drama by authors such as Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, David Grossman, Hanokh Levin, Amalia Kahana Karmon, Yehuda Amichai, Anton Shammas, and Orly Kastel-Bloom. All texts will be read in English translation. 3 hrs lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2014
- Location:
- Axinn Center 220(AXN 220)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 8, 2014 to Dec 5, 2014)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Orian Zakai
- Subject:
- Hebrew (Modern)
- Department:
- Modern Hebrew
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92602
- Subject Code:
- HEBM
- Course Number:
- 0230
- Section Identifier:
- A