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Emory Course Offerings
SPRING 2012
Israeli Society and Politics
Yaron Ayalon
The State of Israel was founded in 1948. For Jews, it was the fulfillment of a 2000-year long dream to return to their ancestral homeland of Eretz Yisrael. For others, notably the Arab inhabitants known as the Palestinians (named after their land, Palestine), the establishment of a Jewish state was a tragedy. This course, however, will deal very briefly with the dispute between the two parties, also known as the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Although the conflict has undoubtedly shaped Israeli society and its political system, this course will mostly have an inward focus on Israel itself: its political system, international relations, how it functions as a society of immigrants, relationships between secular and religious Jews and between Jews of various ethnic backgrounds, and the role the military plays in Israeli society. We will also look at Israeli culture through music and film.
FALL 2011
Jews from Arab Lands
Yaron Ayalon
This course will explore the mass immigration of Jews from Arab lands into Israel in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and its effects on Israel’s society and politics. Topics covered will include the absorption of Middle Eastern Jews in Israel; the socioeconomic status of Jews from Arab lands in Israel and how it changed over the years; their involvement in Israeli politics and how it affected the immigrants as well as the Israeli political game; and the culture Jews from Arab lands brought with them, such as music and popular customs, and how the impact these have had upon Israeli society.
Modern Turkey
Yaron Ayalon
This course will explore the history of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey. The first third of the semester will focus on the Ottoman Empire from its inception in the early 1300s to 1918, while the remainder of the course will look at the modern republic and the social and political challenges that Turkey faces today. Special attention will aim at understanding contemporary Turkish politics, the legacy of Ataturk, the role of Islam, and Turkey’s regional and international relations.
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Ken Stein
This course is a survey of the history, politics, and diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The first half of the course focuses on the historical, ideological, and social origins of the conflict from the 1880s to 1949. Understanding the the socio-economic and religious meaning of the Holy Land to Jews and Arabs, the origins of Zionism, regional Arab responses, great power imperial interests, local and international politics, and post World War II diplomacy are central topics of discussion. The second half of the course focuses on political, social, economic, and diplomatic aspects of the conflict, including the development of Palestinian national identity, Middle Eastern wars, the Israeli quest for normalization, and the various diplomatic efforts, especially United States mediation in the conflict. End of semester topics include discussion of the US-Israeli relationship, prospects for Palestinian state emergence, and the impact of regional changes upon conflict’s status. Reading, analyzing, and discussing key documents related to the conflict's 100 plus year history are central features of the course.
Viewing Israel
Benjamin Hary
Israel has been facing continuous turmoil in the last several years. This situation has caused rapid changes in Israeli politics and society/societies. This course examines in depth current issues facing Israeli society from the center to the margin. Topics range from political structure and parties to current state and local politics, divisions in Israeli society, consensus in the society, the Mizrahim, Religion and politics, Arabs in Israel, the Arab/Israeli conflict, army life, gender issues in Israel, languages and language policy in Israel, and more.
Students will be exposed to Israeli visual materials on a regular basis; every other Monday evening students will watch an Israeli feature film. Students will read scholarly materials but will also regularly read electronic Israeli press in English and will keep a journal. Classes will be devoted to specific topics; however, current issues will be dealt with regularly. Class discussions and visual materials are the main mode of instruction.
The screened films include: Sallah (1964), Lemon Popsicle (1978), The Power and the Glory (1992), Yana’s Friends (1999), Late Marriage (2001), Yossi and Jagger (2002), James’ Journey in the Holy Land (2003), Walk on Water (2004), Waltz with Bashir (2008), A Touch Away (TV, 2008), Ajami (2009)
Intro to Jewish Literature
Ofra Yeglin
(Same as Jewish Studies 125.) Readings (in English) of major works from Biblical narrative to modern Hebrew, Yiddish, and Jewish fiction. Class discussions deal with topics such as Jewish identity, exile, humor, and satire. Satisfies GER IV.A.
The Archeology of Jerusalem
Oded Borowski
(Same as Jewish Studies 252WR.) Spring. A survey of the history of Jerusalem from its earliest times to the Crusader period through examination of archaeological remains and other ancient sources.
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Naama Harel
Fifth in a series of courses that develop reading, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Modern Hebrew. The course focuses on central conflicts shaping Israeli society and identity through the exploration of cultural representations in various media (literary and visual arts, as well as popular music, film and TV)
FALL 2010
JS 125: Intro To Jewish Literature
Yeglin
Readings in English of major works from Biblical narrative to modern Hebrew, Yiddish, and other Jewish fiction. This course is based on readings in major works of the Jewish literary tradition. The source material ranges from Biblical narrative to Modern Hebrew prose and poetry. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the breadth and depth of the Jewish literary traditions. After grounding in Biblical narrative we will move to the Jewish experience in pre-modern Europe and the beginning of the Hebrew literary renaissance. The last part of the course will focus on the contemporary Jewish experience in the U.S. and Israel.
JS 190-000: Freshman Seminar: Viewing Israel: Current Issues
Hary
Designed to engage first-year students in aspects of inquiry and research into areas of Jewish religion, culture, history, or language. Topics will vary.
POLS 383-000: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Stein
This is an introductory survey course to the history, politics, and diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The first half of the course will deal with the historical, ideological, and social origins of the conflict from the 1880s to 1949. Understanding the socio-economic and religious meaning of the Holy Land to Jews and Arabs, the origins of Zionism, regional Arab responses, great power imperial interests, local and international politics, how Israel became a state while the Palestinian Arabs lost out, are central topics of discussion. The second half of the course will focus on political, social, economic, and diplomatic aspects of the conflict, including the development of Palestinian national identity, Middle Eastern wars, the Israeli quest for normalization, and the various diplomatic efforts, especially those of the United States, aimed at resolving the conflict. Reading, analyzing, and discussing key documents related to the conflict's 100 plus year history are central features of the course.
Hebrew 101
Harel, Kaminer
First in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of Modern Hebrew. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required.
Hebrew 201
Harel
Third in a series of courses designed to teach Modern Hebrew, with emphasis on grammatical structure and expansion of vocabulary; includes short stories, newspaper articles, and conversation.
Hebrew 301
Kaminer
Fifth in a series of courses designed to teach Modern Hebrew, advanced study of grammar, vocabulary, and stylistics; intensive practice speaking and writing Hebrew.
Hebrew 497R
May be used for directed study of Hebrew literature in the original or for other interdisciplinary research in Hebrew.
Summer 2010
JS 325: Israeli Land & Cultr on Location
Hary
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 325.) Summer. This course explores the nature of Israeli society, culture, and land, on location. In Israel; in English; no knowledge of Hebrew required.
Spring 2010
JS 125: Intro To Jewish Literature
Yeglin
This course is based on reading in major works of Jewish literature from Biblical narrative to Hebrew stories and poetry. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the breadth and depth of the Jewish historiographic and literary traditions. After a grounding in Biblical history we will move to the Jewish experience in pre-modern Europe and the Middle East and to the flowering of Yiddish and Hebrew literature.
JS 309: Jews and Judaism in Modern Times
Berger
Over the last 200 years, Jews and Judaism have undergone tumultuous changes politically, socially, religiously, culturally, and of course demographically. In this course, we will examine the reasons for these changes, explore the emergence of denominations in Judaism, analyze differences between American and Israeli Judaism, and highlight recent trends.
JS 370: Topics in Jewish Religion and Culture: History of Modern Israel
Stein
This upper level course traces the origins and development of modern Zionism and the evolution and growth of modern Israel. From biblical connections of the Jewish people to the land of Israel until the present, the course looks at the themes, causes, ideologies, diplomacy, neighbors, and leaders that shaped the contemporary Jewish state. Five periods of study are addressed: to the 1840s, from then until 1922, the Palestine Mandate or Yishuv until after statehood, and 1949 to the present.
JS 490: Senior Seminar in Jewish Studies: The Palestine Mandate
Stein
This junior/senior colloquium will review the thirty-year history prior to the creation of Israel in 1948. We shall try to answer the question: why and how did the Zionists succeed in building a national home? And what factors made the Palestinian Arabs become mostly refugees? Using primary and secondary sources we shall review social, economic, and political issues which influenced the development of Zionism, affected the creation of Israel, saw the emergence of Palestinian national identity, and the layering of the cold war over the Arab-Israeli conflict. Students will concentrate on understanding the internal workings of Arab, British, and Zionist communities and their relationships with one another. Students will use a variety of historical sources, including unpublished dissertations, period newspapers, memoirs, monographs, biographies, and novels of the era.
Hebrew 102
Kodosh, Kreitman
Second in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of modern Hebrew.
Hebrew 202
Kodosh
Fourth in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of Modern Hebrew.
Hebrew 302
Yeglin
Sixth in a series of courses designed to teach Modern Hebrew, advanced study of grammar, vocabulary, and stylistics; intensive practice speaking and writing Hebrew.
Fall 2009
History 383: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Stein
This is a survey course to the history, politics, and diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The first half of the course will deal with the historical, ideological, and social origins of the conflict from the 1880s to 1949. Understanding the socio-economic and religious meaning of the Holy Land to Jews and Arabs, the origins of Zionism, regional Arab responses, great power imperial interests, local and international politics, how Israel became a state while the Palestinian Arabs lost out, are central topics of discussion. The second half of the course focuses on political, social, economic, and diplomatic aspects of the conflict, including the development of Palestinian national identity, Middle Eastern wars, the Israeli quest for normalization, and the various diplomatic efforts, especially those of the United States, aimed at resolving the conflict. Reading, analyzing, and discussing key documents related to the conflict's 100 plus year history are central features of the course.
Hebrew 101
First in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of modern Hebrew. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required.
Hebrew 201
Third in a series of courses designed to teach modern Hebrew, with emphasis on grammatical structure and expansion of vocabulary; includes short stories, newspaper articles, and conversation.
Hebrew 301
Fifth in a series of courses designed to teach modern Hebrew, advanced study of grammar, vocabulary, and stylistics; intensive practice speaking and writing Hebrew.
Hebrew 497R
Maybe used for directed study of Hebrew literature in the original or for other interdisciplinary research in Hebrew.
Spring 2009
JS 190: Modern Israel
Stein
This undergraduate freshman seminar will review the history of modern Israel from the inception of Zionism to the present. The four periods of study will be the ideological formations (to 1917), Zionist autonomy in Palestine and nation-building (to 1949), the problems and successes of sovereignty (to 1977) and the quest for identity and normalization (to the present). Issues to be discussed will include the new and old Yishuv, great power diplomacy, immigrations, sociological associations and cleavages, Israel-Diaspora relations, political and economic systems, Arab-Israeli wars, American-Israeli relations, the negotiating process, and quest for recognition from Arab neighbors.
JS 370: History of Modern Israel
Stein
This upper level course traces the origins and development of modern Zionism and the evolution and growth of modern Israel. From biblical connections of the Jewish people to the land of Israel until the present, the course looks at the themes, causes, ideologies, diplomacy, neighbors, and leaders that shaped the contemporary Jewish state. Five periods of study are addressed: to the 1840s, from then until 1922, the Palestine Mandate or Yishuv until after statehood, and 1949 to the present.
JS 435R-000: Hebrew of the Israeli Media
Borowski
This course intends to train students to use the electronic and printed Israeli news media to master its vocabulary and language structure by reading selections from Israeli newspapers, listening to Israeli radio broadcasts, and viewing Israeli television excerpts.
JS 490SWR-000: Contemporary Issues in Israeli Politics
Shultziner
This seminar explores new developments and trends in Israeli politics, society and constitutional arrangements beginning at the end of the 1980s. We will explore contemporary issues in view of their historical evolution. The course covers the nature and evolving ideologies of the main contemporary Israeli political parties: Labor, Likud, Ultra-orthodox parties, the National Religious party, and Arab parties. We will also explore issues in the changing composition and nature of Israeli society through the lens of Russian, Ethiopian, and Overseas Workers groups, Mizrahi-Ashkenazi politics, and Gender politics. Finally, new political players in the system are also discussed: the Israeli Supreme Court, the business community, and the growing power of the IDF in shaping public policy from the 1990s onward.
HIST 489SWR-003: JR/SR Colloquium: History of Israeli Foreign Policy
Shultziner
This course will concentrate on Israel's diplomatic history. It will discuss Israel international orientation in the 1950s', the role of the diplomats in the pursuit of security alliance with a great power, first with France and later with the United States; the search for peace and the diplomats role in the preparation to war, before and after the 1956, 1967 and 1973 wars; and the role of diplomacy throughout the Israeli- Palestinian rapprochement and conflict.
Hebrew 102
Second in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of modern Hebrew.
Hebrew 202
Second in a series of courses designed to teach speaking, writing, reading, and comprehension of Modern Hebrew.
Hebrew 302
Sixth in a series of courses designed to teach Modern Hebrew, advanced study of grammar, vocabulary, and stylistics; intensive practice speaking and writing Hebrew.
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