Middlebury

RELI0362A-S10

Zionism: Ideas and Realities

Zionism: Ideas and Realities
In this course, we study the emergence of Zionism as a Jewish national movement in the 19th century, and follow its proponents and critics into the present debate on the nature of the modern State of Israel. Topics will include: Zionism as a secular rebellion against tradition; Zionism as a messianic movement; the vision of a "bi-national state"; the Palestinian critique of Zionism; "Postzionism" and the controversy over the "New Historians." Materials include readings from the major voices in the history of Zionism and their critics, as well as modern scholarship, and Israeli and Palestinian literature. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22498
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0362
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0362

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

RELI0362A-S10 Seminar (Schine)