NES 3805 Israel on the Edge
Course description
This course is only offered in the Summer Session.
Israel faces the gravest challenge to its democracy yet. Why is this, and can Israel remain both Jewish and democratic? Holding no crystal ball, this summer course searches for answers by understanding the factual, moral, and emotional matrix of Israeli society and politics, from its foundation to-date. We will examine these through both structural and personal lenses, looking at the underpinning processes as well as at leading figures, shaping the trajectory of this troubled and fascinating country. We will pay special attention to existential politics: the politics of identities, fear, resentment, and legitimation regarding the Jewish state's existence. We shall discover that by living on the edge, Israel can shed valuable insight on worldwide achievements, problems, and remedies. Israel may, after all, be the world's crystal ball.
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | NES 3805 101-SEM |
Number: | 1502 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | Friday July 28, 11 AM - 12:30 PM / Online (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | M-F 11 AM - 12:30 PM / Online M-F 1 PM - 2 PM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 3 |
Grade: | Student option |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 5 |
Related: | Cross-listed with GOVT 3805 101-SEM |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |