Time Schedule:
Naomi B. Sokoloff
NEAR E 150
Seattle Campus
Introduces the people, institutions, and culture of Israel in the context of larger global forces. Examines domestic, regional, and international elements, both historically and in the contemporary period, that have shaped Israel's culture, politics, and special role in world affairs. Topics include nationalism, ethnicity, politics, religion, film, literature, and culture. Offered: jointly with JSIS A 101.
Class description
Introduces the people, institutions, and culture of Israel in the context of larger global forces. Examines domestic, regional, and international elements, both historically and in the contemporary period,that have shaped Israel's culture, politics, and special role in world affairs. Topics include nationalism, ethnicity, politics, religion, film, literature, and culture. Offered jointly: SIS 150/NEAR E 150. OPTIONAL LINKED WRITING COURSE: PLEASE SEE ENGL 198 J" Also: a film and lecture series will be organized in conjunction with "Israel: Dynamic Society and Global Flashpoint." Students registered in SIS150/NEAR E 150 and attending these events may sign up for 2 credits of NE 490 with Professor Naomi Sokoloff.
Student learning goals
Identify crucial events and developments in Israel history, society, culture and politics
• engage with primary source materials from the period covered in the course;
bring a more informed perspective to current events and press coverage of Israel and the Middle East;
grasp political and societal contexts in a deeper and livelier way, having experienced debate and model coalition building.
•• read secondary sources in a critical way and apply analytical thinking skills in discussions and in writing
General method of instruction
3 hours of lecture per week 2 hours of quiz section/small discussion groups
Recommended preparation
No pre-requisites
Class assignments and grading
Mid-Term Exam (20%) Final Exam (40%) 2 Short response papers (25%) Participation (10%) Pop quizzes (5%)
