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JUDAIC 317 - Topics in Judaic Studies
Fall 2011, Section 001 - Israeli Politics
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Subject: Judaic Studies (JUDAIC)
Department: LSA Judaic Studies
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Details

Credits:
3
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Repeatability:
May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit(s). May be elected more than once in the same term.
Primary Instructor:
Aharoni,Sarai

Description

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge about Israel by exploring Israel's contemporary political system and society. The first part of the course will include a short historical introduction to the creation of Israeli democracy, institutional structures, domestic political actors and the impact of social cleavages (ethnic, religious, and national) on Israeli political processes. The second part of the course will focus upon recent developments, including conflict-related politics, political economy, civil society organizations and religious fundamentalisms.

Students will read scholarly materials, but will also regularly engage with other sources: electronic journalism, new media, photography, prose, and film.

Course Requirements:

Students will be required to submit written responses/analyses of contemporary sources on a bi-weekly basis.

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Schedule

JUDAIC 317 - Topics in Judaic Studies
Schedule Listing
001 (REC)
 In Person
25569
Open
11
 
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MW 2:30PM - 4:00PM3254 LSA
9/6/11 - 12/13/11
002 (LEC)
 In Person
26131
Open
13
 
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MW 1:00PM - 2:30PM221 DENN
9/6/11 - 12/13/11
003 (REC)
 In Person
29735
Open
7
 
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MW 1:00PM - 2:30PM3330 MH
9/6/11 - 12/13/11

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